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rough sedge
Scientific Name: Carex muricata
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Eastern Rough Sedge (Carex scabrata) and Rough Saw-sedge (Gahnia aspera)
This page explores information related to plants referred to as "Roughsedge," focusing on species mentioned in the provided text. The text references Carex scabrata, commonly known as Eastern Rough Sedge, and Gahnia aspera, also known as Rough Saw-sedge.
Considerations for Pets
- Leaf Texture: Eastern Rough Sedge has distinctly rough leaf edges and upper surfaces. The leaf blade texture can be smooth and hairless, or rough and sandpapery.
- Leaf Edges: Rough Saw-sedge has long, strap-like leaves.
Scientific Names and Common Names
- Carex scabrata: Eastern Rough Sedge
- Gahnia aspera: Rough Saw-sedge or Round Sawsedge
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Rough Saw-sedge (Gahnia aspera): This is a tussock-forming perennial plant, growing up to 1 meter high and 1.5 meters across. Its leaves can grow up to 80 centimeters long.
Distribution and Habitat
- Rough Saw-sedge (Gahnia aspera): This plant is often seen in moist situations.