Carex fascicularis

Tassel sedge
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species: C. fascicularis
Binomial name
Carex fascicularis

Carex fascicularis, commonly known as tassel sedge, is a species of sedge of the Cyperaceae family that is native to Western Australia[1]

The monoecious and rhizomatous perennial grass-like sedge has a tufted habit and typically grows to a height of 0.6 to 1.5 metres (2 to 5 ft). It blooms between September to November producing green flowers.

It is found in swamps and along creek and rivers throughout a large area of the Peel, South West and Great Southern regions where it grows in black peaty-sandy soils.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Carex fascicularis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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