Carex cumberlandensis
| Carex cumberlandensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Species: | C. cumberlandensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Carex cumberlandensis Naczi, Kral & Bryson | |
Carex cumberlandensis is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to eastern parts of the United States.[1] It is referred to in common usage as cumberland sedge.[2]
Carex cumberlandensis was first identified at Mt. Cuba Center. When it was identified, it was initially named Carex digitalis.[2]
It is most common in the Cumberland Mountains and Plateau in KY, TN, and AL.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Carex cumberlandensis Naczi, Kral & Bryson". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Carex cumberlandensis (cumberland sedge)". Mt. Cuba Center. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Vascular Plants of North Carolina". auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov. Retrieved 26 May 2025.