Carex Arenaria (Noun)
Meaning
European maritime sedge naturalized along Atlantic coast of United States; rootstock has properties of sarsaparilla.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Carex arenaria, a widespread and adaptable European species, was first recorded as naturalized in North America during the mid-1800s.
- European maritime sedge, or carex arenaria, has become increasingly common on beaches and salt marshes along the Atlantic coast.
- The rootstock of carex arenaria, also known as European maritime sedge, has properties similar to those of the sarsaparilla plant.
- Carex arenaria quickly outcompeted native beach grasses, forming dense swards and reducing habitat diversity in certain regions.
- The highly adaptable characteristics of European maritime sedge or carex arenaria allowed for successful naturalization along much of the Atlantic coast in the United States.