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fewflower hairsedge

Scientific Name: Bulbostylis pauciflora

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Carex and Other Sedges

This page provides information about various plants referred to as "sedges," particularly focusing on species within the Carex genus and other members of the Cyperaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • Several sedges, like Carex comans (New Zealand Hair Sedge), are often grown in gardens.

Considerations for Children

  • Carex and other sedges are often grown in gardens and might be accessible to children.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Several species are mentioned:
    • Carex acuta x nigra (Slender-tufted Common-sedge)
    • Carex comans (New Zealand Hair Sedge)
    • Carex pauciflora (Few-flowered Sedge)
    • Carex capillaris (Hair Sedge)
    • Carex lepidocarpa (Long-stalked Yellow-sedge)
    • Carex paniculata (Greater Tussock Sedge)
    • Carex pendula (Great Pendulous Sedge)
    • Carex testacea (Orange New Zealand Sedge)
    • Bulbostylis capillaris (Tufted Hair-sedge/Few-flower Hair-sedge)
    • Blysmus compressus (flat-sedge)
    • Eleocharis quinqueflora (Few-flowered Spike-rush)
    • Trichophorum (Deer’s Hair Sedge)

Common Names

  • Hair Sedge, Hairy Sedge
  • New Zealand Hair Sedge, Bronze New Zealand Hair Sedge
  • Frosted Curls (referring to certain New Zealand Hair Sedge cultivars)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Tufted Hair-sedge (Bulbostylis capillaris) is a widespread species, native to North, Central and South America, Asia, and the Pacific.
  • Some Carex species thrive in wet environments while others prefer drier habitats.
  • Many sedges are found in moorland landscapes.
  • Occur from a few metres above sea level to over 1000 m on the highest hills.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Flowers are typically small and numerous, arranged in spikelets atop the stem.
  • Stems bear linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers.
  • Perigynia shape, venation, and vestiture (hairs) are important diagnostic features.

Additional Information

  • Sedges play a fundamental role for wildlife.
  • Some New Zealand species can be very slow growing.
  • British sedges of the genus Carex identification guide exists for IBM-compatible or BBC.