Carex roanensis
About
Carex roanensis is a species of sedge known by the common name Roan Mountain sedge. It is endemic to the eastern United States, where it can be found in the Blue Ridge, Ridge and Valley, and Central Appalachian ecoregions. It was first collected on Roan Mountain in Tennessee in 1936. It was not collected again for fifty years. Now it is known from Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Roan Mountain sedge plays an important role in its ecosystem by stabilizing soil and providing habitat for various wildlife. Its presence in the mountainous regions helps maintain the health of these delicate environments.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carex roanensis
- Slug
- carex-roanensis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Carex
- Species
- roanensis
- Wikidata QID
- Q5039125
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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