Carex bonanzensis
Carex bonanzensis, the Yukon sedge, or the bonanza sedge, is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae.[1] It was described by Nathaniel Lord Britton in 1901.[2]
| Carex bonanzensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Species: | C. bonanzensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Carex bonanzensis Britton | |
| Synonyms | |
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• Carex cajanderi Kük. | |
Description
Carex bonanzensis on average reaches a height of 20-50 cm (7.87-19.68 inches), with red tinged-pale brown leaves at 10-25 cm (3.93-9.84 inches) long. Flowers are a brown-orange color. Fruiting occurs June through August, at semi-freezing temperatures within the Subarctic region, and warmer temperatures within the south.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Carex bonanzensis is native to parts of Siberia and other sections of the Subarctic region, primarily within far north Canada, mid-Russia, and far northeastern Russia.[2] It grows at elevations of 50-900 m, which are referred to as "lowlands".[3]
Conservation
Carex bonanzensis is fairly common throughout its vast range, hence being mostly unscathed by average human and non-human threats. The IUCN Red List has not officially evaluated the species yet, but may do so in the future.[3]
Uses
Carex bonzanensis has no recorded uses, although there may have been native uses before the species initial discovery; most likely being used by Subarctic tribes.[3]
References
- "Yukon Sedge (Carex bonanzensis) | Idaho Fish and Game". idfg.idaho.gov. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- "Carex bonanzensis Britton | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-05-10.
- "Carex bonanzensis in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2023-05-10.