Carex echinata

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star sedge

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Other common names

prickly sedge, sêr-hesgen, star-headed sedge

Synonyms

Carex stellulata

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Cyperaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Genus
Carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers
Name Status
Correct