Carex is a vast genus of over 2,000 species [2] of grass-like plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges (or seg, in older books). Other members of the family …

May 3, 2020 · Carex is a common genus used for habitat restoration due to the ability to stabilize riverbanks and shorelines.

Ornamental Japanese sedge with narrow, variagated foliage. Dense, foot high, clumps. Brown flowers. Seeds are a food source for small mammals, ducks, grouse, wild turkeys, songbirds. …

CAREX Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 972. 1753, nom. cons. Basionym-Type. TYPE: Carex hirta Linnaeus, typ. cons. Distribution Map; Photo Gallery; Species. Scientific Name Common Name …

Sedge (Carex) is an ornamental perennial that is grown for the strappy or thin grass-like foliage. Sedge is tolerant of a range of growing conditions and is a versatile low-maintenance plant for …

Illustration of two species of Carex, from Deutschlands Flora in Abbildungen (1796): 1. C. binervis; 2. C. punctata. The genus Carex, the sedges, is one of the largest genera of flowering plants, …

In the trade, most of the plants we call sedges are in the genus Carex. It’s marked by its diversity in color, texture, and cultural adaptation. To see a side-by-side comparison of the Carex we …

Importance of plant: Used by Native Americans for weaving baskets and mats. Seeds used by many birds, and browsed by deer, elk, and moose. Stabilizes shorelines. Distribution: …

Learn the many ways this perennial sedge grass makes a great addition to your garden, including using Carex in containers, along borders and even as stunning focal point.

CAREX Most sedges reside in the genus Carex—a group of herbaceous perennials that are diverse in colors, tex - tures, and cultural adaptations. From handsome sedges for containers …