Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Department of Conservation

Taxonomy

Common Name: STRAW SEDGE

Phylum: MAGNOLIOPHYTA

Class: LILIOPSIDA

Order: CYPERALES

Family: CYPERACEAE

Genus: CAREX

Species: STRAMINEA

Taxonomic Authority: WILLD.

Taxonomy References: 002 , 003

Status

STATE RANK S1
GLOBAL RANK G5

Status References: 005

Habitat Summary

"Found along margins of sinkhole ponds *02,03*. Also found in open pond marsh with shallow water *03*, in roadside ditches, sometimes as emergent aquatics *02*."

Primary Habitat: "Wetland - sinkhole pond"

References: 002 , 003

Distribution

General Occurrence in State:

"Uncommon, found only in Shannon county *02,03,04*."

County Occurance

County Occurence
Known Likely Unknown Not Likely Historic Extirpated
SHANNON BARTON
DADE
JACKSON
PHELPS
ST. LOUIS

References for distribution: 002 , 003 , 004

Distribution by Watersheds

Current R.

Comments: "Historical records: 11070207 (Spring R.), 10290106 (Sac R.), 10300101 (Missouri River from Kansas City to Little Chariton R.). 10290203 (Gasconade R. From Big Piney R. To Missouri River), 07140102 (Meramec R.), 07140101 (Mississippi River from St. Louis to River Aux Vases) *04*."

Distribution by Ecoregions

Comments: ""

Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation

Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest

Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri

Ozark: Lower Ozark

Habitat Associations

Species is associated with "Terrestrial/Aquatic" habitats.

National Wetlands Inventory Association:

Palustrine

Aquatic Associations:

"Palustrine", "Emergent, persistent",
"Palustrine", "Emergent, persistent",

References for Aquatic Associations: 002 , 003

Habitat Types:

Marsh

References for Habitat Types: 003

Terrestrial Natural Communities:

Marshes
Pond Marsh

References for Terrestrial Natural Communities: 002 , 003

Food Habits

Trophic Level:

""

Larval Food Habits

Comments for larval food habits:
""

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Juvenile Food Habits

Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""

References Juvenile Food Habits

Adult Food Habits

Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""

References Adult Food Habits

Niche Requirements

Egg Niche Requirements

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Feeding Larvae Niche Requirements

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Resting Larvae Niche Requirements

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Feeding Juvenile Niche Requirements

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Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements

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Breeding Adult Niche Requirements

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Feeding Adult Niche Requirements

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Resting Adult Niche Requirements

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Niche Requirement Summary

Life History Information

Reproduction (plants):plants monoecious
Reproduction (plants):rhizomatous
Winter persistence of above-ground stem:see comments(043)
Duration of plant:perennial
Life form:herb
Flowering period begins: April
Flowering period ends: June
Fruiting period begins: see comments(050)
Origin in state: native
Closely associated plant or animal species specified in comments(003)

References for life history: 003

Management

Beneficial Management Practices:

Water - protect natural hydrology to avoid lowering of the water table

Beneficial Management References: 001

Adverse Managment Practices:

Water - dredging and filling
Water - drainage of wetlands, marshes, ponds, lakes

Adverse Management References: 001

Comments on Management:
Beneficial to maintain hydrologic conditions of sinkhole ponds *01*.

References for Management Comments: 001

References

Reference Code Citation
001 Unpb Smith, T. Missouri Dept. Of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo 65102 (573-751-4115).
002 Yatskievych, G. 1999. Steyermark's Flora Of Missouri. Vol.1 Jefferson City, Missouri. Department Of Conservation. 991 Pp.
003 Unpb Flora Of Missouri Database. G. Yatskievych, Missouri Botanical Garden, P.O. Box 299, St. Louis, Mo. 63166-0299. 314-577-9522.
004 Unpb Missouri Department Of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102. 573-751-4115.
005 Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp.