Taxonomy
Common Name: HAIRY-FRUITED SEDGE
Phylum: MAGNOLIOPHYTA
Class: LILIOPSIDA
SubClass: COMMELINIDAE
Order: CYPERALES
Family: CYPERACEAE
Genus: CAREX
Species: TRICHOCARPA
Taxonomic Authority: MUHL. EX WILLD.
Taxonomy References: 001
Status
STATE RANK S1
GLOBAL RANK G4
Status References: 002
Habitat Summary
"Fens, bottomland prairies *001*."
Primary Habitat: ""
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Widely scattered in Missouri *001*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALDWELL | JACKSON | ||||
| CALLAWAY | MARIES | ||||
| CARTER | MERCER | ||||
| REYNOLDS | PLATTE | ||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| ST. CLAIR |
References for distribution: 003
Distribution by Watersheds
Platte R.
Grand R. from Headwaters to Shoal Creek
Thompson R.
Chariton R. from Headwaters to Shuteye Creek
South Grand R.
Osage R. from Bagnell Dam to Mo. R.
Mo. R. from Kansas City to Little Chariton R.
Mo. R. from Little Chariton R. to Gasconade R.
Black R.
Current R.
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Bluestem Prairie/Oak Hickory Forest
Cedar Glades
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Glaciated Plains
Glaciated Plains: Western
Glaciated Plains: Grand River
Glaciated Plains: Eastern
Ozark
Ozark: Upper Ozark
Ozark: St. Francois Mountains
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Osage Plains
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Terrestrial/Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Aquatic Associations:
"Palustrine", "Emergent, persistent", ,
References for Aquatic Associations: 003 , 008
Habitat Types:
Perennial Grass (Warm season)
References for Habitat Types: 001 , 004 , 005 , 009
Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Prairie
Mesic Prairie
Wet-Mesic Prairie
Wet Prairie
Wetland
Marshes
Fen
Prairie Fen
Swamps
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities: 001 , 003 , 004 , 005
Food Habits
Trophic Level:
""
Larval Food Habits
Comments for larval food habits:
""
References for larval food habits:
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
References for egg niches requirements:
Feeding Larvae Niche Requirements
References for feeding larvae niche requirements:
Resting Larvae Niche Requirements
References for resting Larvae niche requirements:
Feeding Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for resting juvenile niche requirements:
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
References for feeding Adult niche requirements:
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
References for feeding adult niche requirements:
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
References for resting adult niche requirements:
Niche Requirement Summary
Life History Information
Reproduction (plants):self-pollinating
Reproduction (plants):rhizomatous
Reproduction (plants):colonial (thicket-forming)
Duration of plant:perennial
Pollination by:wind
Life form:herb
Flowering period begins: June
Flowering period ends: August
Fruiting period begins: June
Fruiting period ends: September
Origin in state: native
References for life history: 001 , 002 , 004 , 005 , 009
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Grassland - other (specify in comments)
Grassland - prevent woody invasion
Grassland - maintain riparian habitats
Grassland - prescribed/controlled burning
Grassland - control undesirable plant species (thistle, cedar, etc.)
Beneficial Management References: 009
Adverse Managment Practices:
Adverse Management References:
Comments on Management:
Beneficial management includes administration of prescribed burns during the dormant season *009*. Hand-removal invasives (willow and dogwood) *009*.
References for Management Comments:
References
| Reference Code | Citation |
|---|---|
| 001 | Steyermark, J.A. 1963. The Flora Of Missouri. The Iowa State University Press. Ames, IA. 1728 pp. |
| 002 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2007. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 51 pp. |
| 003 | Unpb Missouri Department Of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102. 573-751-4115. |
| 004 | Unpb Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. Carex trichocarpa. Http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/1999/neflor/species/3/caretric.htm. 8711 37th Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401. 701-253-5500. |
| 005 | Unpb Illinois Plant Information Network. Carex trichocarpa. Http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/delaware/ilpin. Illinois Natural History Survey, 607 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign, IL 61820. |
| 006 | Orzell, S. 1984. Further notes on some Missouri rare and endangered plants. Missouriensis 5(2): 47-52 |
| 007 | Ladd, D., G. Gremaud and B. Heumann. 1991. New and noteworthy Missouri vascular plants. Missouriensis 12(2): 36-44. |
| 008 | Choesin, D.N. and R.J. Boerner. 2000. Vegetation and ground water alkalinity of Betsch Fen, a remnant periglacial fen in south central Ohio. Castanea 65(3): 193-206. |
| 009 | Hillmer, J. 1991. Preserve highlight: Betsch Fen. Newsletter of The Nature Conservancy, Ohio Chapter, Spring 1991. The Nature Conservancy, Ohio Chapter, Columbus. |