Carex lyngbyei Hornem. var. robusta (L.H. Bailey) Cronquist
Scientific Name: Carex lyngbyei Hornem. var. robusta (L.H. Bailey) Cronquist
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Carex L./ Carex lyngbyei Hornem. var. robusta (L.H. Bailey) Cronquist
| General Information |
| Usda Symbol | CALYR |
| Group | Monocot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Graminoid |
| Native Locations | CALYR |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Carex lyngbyei Hornem. var. robusta (L.H. Bailey) Cronquist is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| pH, Maximum | 6.0 |
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| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
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| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
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| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | No |
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| Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
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| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
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| Drought Tolerance | Low |
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| Fertility Requirement | High |
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| Fire Tolerance | None |
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| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 120 |
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| Hedge Tolerance | None |
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| pH, Minimum | 5.0 |
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| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 20000 |
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| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 5120 |
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| Precipitation, Maximum | 140 |
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| Precipitation, Minimum | 7 |
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| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
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| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
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| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
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| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -52 |
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Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
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| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
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| Toxicity | None |
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| After Harvest Regrowth Rate | Moderate |
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| C:N Ratio | Medium |
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| Coppice Potential | No |
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| Fall Conspicuous | No |
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| Fire Resistant | No |
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| Flower Conspicuous | No |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
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| Foliage Texture | Fine |
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| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
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| Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
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| Resprout Ability | No |
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| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
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| Low Growing Grass | No |
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| Lifespan | Short |
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| Leaf Retention | No |
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| Known Allelopath | No |
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| Height, Mature (feet) | 1.0 |
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| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
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Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
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| Small Grain | Yes |
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| Seedling Vigor | High |
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| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
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| Seed per Pound | 823186 |
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| Propagated by Tubers | No |
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| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
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| Propagated by Sod | Yes |
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| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
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| Propagated by Corm | No |
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| Propagated by Container | No |
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| Propagated by Bulb | No |
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| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
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| Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
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| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
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| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
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Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
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| Pulpwood Product | No |
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| Post Product | No |
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| Palatable Human | Yes |
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| Nursery Stock Product | No |
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| Naval Store Product | No |
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| Lumber Product | No |
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| Fodder Product | No |
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| Christmas Tree Product | No |
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| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
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