Carex tuckermanii

Carex tuckermanii, commonly known as Tuckerman's sedge, is a species of true sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial plant native to North America.^[1]It owes its name to Edward Tuckerman, who was the first botanist to organize the genus Carex into natural groupings.^[2]

Carex tuckermanii
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Cyperaceae
Genus:	Carex
Subgenus:	Carex subg. Carex
Section:	Carex sect. Vesicariae
Species:	C. tuckermanii
Binomial name
Carex tuckermanii Boott

Description

Carex tuckermanii is a tussock-forming plant, which can grow up to 48 inches in height. Leaves are basal and alternate, and usually grow longer than the stem. The basal part of the stem is sheathed, and is usually purplish in colour. Spikes are staminate or pistillate, the pistillate spikes developing clusters of achenes in late spring to summer.^[3]

Distribution and habitat

Carex tuckermanii favours a wetland habitat, such as lake edges, swamps and marshes.^[2]

Conservation status

Although Carex tuckermanii is listed as a least-concern species worldwide, it is now endangered in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. It is also listed as a special concern species in Connecticut.^[1]