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longhair sedge
Scientific Name: Carex comosa
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: KY (bristly sedge), TN (bristly sedge), WA (bristl
Carex comosa - Longhair Sedge
Carex comosa, commonly known as longhair sedge, is a native perennial sedge found in North America.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has coarse-textured foliage.
- The common names refer to the "prickly" leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex comosa
- Common Names: Longhair Sedge, Bottlebrush Sedge, Bristly Sedge, Bearded Sedge, Porcupine Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America, in both western and eastern regions.
- Found in wetlands, swamps, boggy areas, wet ditches, and pond margins.
- Prefers moist conditions and is suitable for rain gardens or water gardens.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Forms a large tuft of leaves and flowering culms, reaching about 2-3 feet in height.
- Culms are erect to ascending, light green, and sharply 3-angled.
- Leaves are basal, with pale brown sheaths and flat to W-shaped mid- to dark-green blades. Blades measure 5-16 mm.
- Not rhizomatous, forming loose clumps.
Ecology
- Almost exclusively occurs in wetlands.
- Useful for wetland restoration, moist areas, and bioretention projects.