There are only a handful of guys in Ohio qualified to lead a sedge workshop- and this is one of them- Dr. Jim Bissell from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. He knows his stuff, and we were thrilled to be learning from a master, the sedge master.
Buxbaum's Sedge, Carex buxbaumii (don't start sweating Sedge-heads, this in NOT from Geuaga Co. It is an old photo from my file.)
Whats not to like about a sedge? They have great geometry and color, come in all shapes and sizes and are as confusing as heck! Oh, yeah, did I mention they are confusing? We like a good challenge.
And if you have any interest in really learning sedges, you'll need to have a good magnifying lens.
And if you have any interest in really learning sedges, you'll need to have a good magnifying lens.
Some folks brought a good book to the class to help them key out sedges. I brought a good botanist: Steve McKee. I was lucky my friend was happy to attend this day of wonderful sedginess.
Interested in learning more? Here is a great guide- until we get one for our own state. Come on Mr. Gardner... we are counting on you!
Interested in learning more? Here is a great guide- until we get one for our own state. Come on Mr. Gardner... we are counting on you!And of all the places to see this license plate- a sedge workshop.. no real surprise there!
Wow - I discovered your blog recently on a list of Ohio nature blogs, then realized you're from the same county I grew up in, and now it turns out you know Steve McKee! Tell him Rebecca Deatsman says hi. :)
ReplyDeleteAll I know about sedges is that they have edges... I had enough trouble learning to identify grass species for a job I had last summer. It was fascinating and tedious at the same time.
Hi Rebecca, This is a good place to hang out. Cheryl's blog is so informative.
ReplyDeleteI remember you from Girl Scouts when my daughter Sylvia was in it way back when. It's great to see that the naturalist bug bit you!