Carex aboriginum
About
Carex aboriginum is a species of sedge endemic to Idaho in the western United States, known as Indian Valley sedge. It was not observed in the wild between 1910, when it was first described, and 1999. Until its rediscovery, C. aboriginum was considered the only plant native to Idaho to have become extinct, and it remains one of the state's rarest and most endangered plant species.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Indian Valley sedge plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by stabilizing soil and providing habitat for various wildlife. Its presence helps maintain the health of wetland areas, making it an important plant for conservation efforts.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carex aboriginum
- Slug
- carex-aboriginum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Carex
- Species
- aboriginum
- Wikidata QID
- Q2938176
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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