Carex saxatilis L. var. rhomalea Fernald

Scientific Name: Carex saxatilis L. var. rhomalea Fernald


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Carex L./ Carex saxatilis L. var. rhomalea Fernald

<i>Carex saxatilis</i> L. var. rhomalea Fernald
General Information
Usda SymbolCASAR
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsCASAR

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Carex saxatilis L. var. rhomalea Fernald is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum95
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum6.1
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum100
Precipitation, Minimum8
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorBrown
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Carex saxatilis</i> L. var. rhomalea Fernald

<i>Carex saxatilis</i> L. var. rhomalea Fernald

<i>Carex saxatilis</i> L. var. rhomalea Fernald

<i>Carex saxatilis</i> L. var. rhomalea Fernald

<i>Carex saxatilis</i> L. var. rhomalea Fernald

<i>Carex saxatilis</i> L. var. rhomalea Fernald

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