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giant sedge

Scientific Name: Carex gigantea

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: IL (large sedge), IN (large sedge), KY (large sedg

       

Giant Fescue (Festuca gigantea) and Giant Sedges

This page provides information about Giant Fescue (Festuca gigantea) and several plants referred to as "Giant Sedge," including Cyperus exaltatus, Carex gigantea, and Schoeneoplectus californicus.

Considerations for Pets

  • Cyperus ustulatus is described as a "vigorous sharp-edged swamp grass."

Considerations for Children

  • Cyperus ustulatus is described as a "vigorous sharp-edged swamp grass."

Scientific Names and Common Names

  • Festuca gigantea: Giant Fescue
  • Schoeneoplectus californicus: California bulrush, southern bulrush, giant bulrush
  • Cyperus ustulatus: Upokotangata, giant umbrella sedge, coastal cutty grass
  • Cyperus exaltatus: Giant Sedge
  • Carex gigantea: Giant Sedge

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Festuca gigantea: This plant belongs to the genus Festuca.
  • Cyperus exaltatus: Family Cyperaceae (Sedge Family).
  • Synonyms: Carex grandis for Carex gigantea.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cyperus ustulatus is mainly a coastal plant found in New Zealand.
  • Carex gigantea has been observed growing in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland.
  • Schoeneoplectus californicus is also sometimes known as California Bulrush.

Ecological Role

  • Giant sedge can form extensive localized stands in swamps and lagoons.
  • It may become a weed in irrigation drainage channels.
  • Giant sedge is rarely grazed.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cyperus ustulatus forms large thick clumps.
  • Cyperus exaltatus is described as a stout tussock-forming perennial.
  • Sedges, in general, are perennial plants.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Giant Orange Sedges (Dicosmoecus sp.) are associated with the life cycle &amp behavior of caddisflies.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Carex gigantea.
  • Dave's Garden is a community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.