Carex secalina explained

Carex secalina, the rye sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae.^[1] It is native to central and eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Iran, Kazakhstan, and on to Siberia, and it has been introduced to the Russian Far East, Belgium, and New York State.^[2] It is usually found growing in saline, wet meadows, and so is pre-adapted to grow in ditches next to roads that are heavily salted in winter.^[3]

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted:

• Carex secalina var. alpina – Iran
• Carex secalina var. secalina – entire range

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rye Sedge . . 2023 . eol.org . Encyclopedia of Life . 31 August 2023 .
2. 302175-1 . Carex secalina Willd. ex Wahlenb. . 31 August 2023 .
3. Carex secalina (Cyperaceae), an Introduced Sedge New to North America . 2012 . Werier . David A. . Naczi . Robert F. C. . Rhodora . 114 . 960 . 349–365 . 10.3119/12-06 . 86152833 .