| Carex bonanzensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Species: | C. bonanzensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Carex bonanzensis Britton | |
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• Carex cajanderi Kük. | |
Carex bonanzensis, the Yukon sedge, or the bonanza sedge, is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It was described by Nathaniel Lord Britton in 1901.
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.
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. It grows at elevations of 50-900 m, which are referred to as "lowlands".
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.
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.
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.
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| Carex bonanzensis |
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