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sea sedge

Scientific Name: Carex marina ssp. marina

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Sea Sedge

The term "sea sedge" is used to refer to several maritime sedges, particularly sand sedge. It is also associated with various products and locations, making it important to consider the specific context.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some texts mention "sea sedge" in the context of food items like "sea sedge cookie" and "sea sedge powder." The ingredients and preparation methods could be relevant to pet safety.

Considerations for Children

  • "Sea sedge" is used in the context of food and sushi, so it is important to be aware of any potential food allergies.
  • Some texts mention "sea sedge" decorations or tools for making sushi, which might involve small parts.

Scientific Names and Common Names

  • Common Names: Sea Sedge, Sand Sedge, Myrtle Sedge, Rat Root, Sea Club-rush, Saltmarsh Flat-sedge, Sweet Cinnamon, Sweet Grass. Other names that include "sedge" might also be related.
  • Scientific Names: Carex marina, Carex marina ssp. marina, Carex marina ssp. pseudolagopina, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Carex arenaria, Carex panicea

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedges)
  • Group: Monocot
  • Synonyms/Related Species: Mentions several Carex species and others related to sedges.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Frequently found in coastal areas, including shorelines, sandy beaches, and mud flats.
  • Specifically mentioned locations include:
    • Shores of the Black Sea (Russia)
    • Winterton-on-Sea
    • St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex (The Sedges)
    • Sea Pasture

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Graminoid growth habit (grass-like).
  • Perennial duration.
  • Some sea sedge has inconspicuous vegetative culms, meaning that most of the visible stems are reproductive.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mentioned in the context of coastal habitats alongside other plant species like Sea Rocket, Common Scurvygrass, and Sea Fern-grass.

Quirky Facts

  • Sea sedge has been used to make cereal candy and cakes.
  • It is used in various culinary applications, including sushi, rice hand rolls, and noodle dishes.
  • "Sea Sedge" is associated with sushi face expression seals, suggesting its use in decorative food preparation.

Further Information

  • BEOLINGUS Online dictionary, TU Chemnitz
  • dict.cc German-English Dictionary
  • Discover Life