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sedge
Scientific Name: Carex sonomensis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
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Understanding Sedges
Sedges are a diverse group of plants that are often mistaken for grasses or rushes. They are commonly found in wet environments and are increasingly popular for use in gardens and landscapes.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Family: Cyperaceae (the sedge family)
- Sedges are monocotyledonous graminoid flowering plants.
Distribution and Habitat
- Sedges are widely distributed throughout temperate and cold regions.
- They are commonly found in shallow water or moist soils.
- Pendulous Sedge (Carex pendula) particularly prefers ancient woods on clay and wet woodlands and riversides.
Morphological Characteristics
- Sedges often grow in dense tufts.
- They resemble grasses and can reach up to 4 feet in height.
- True sedges (Carex) have triangular jointless stems.
Ecological Role
- Reed and sedge have been harvested from the Broads fens as part of a lively rural economy for centuries.
- Sedges are increasingly popular in gardens and landscapes as a lawn replacement option.
Interactions With Other Organisms
- Sedges (caddis) form a huge part of a trout's diet, making fishing for them a popular sport.
- The sedge warbler is a small warbler that eats food from sedges.
Resources
- RHS: Find help & information on Carex pendula pendulous sedge from the RHS.