Chestnut sedge
Carex castanea
About
Carex castanea, commonly known as chestnut sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family (Cyperaceae) native to North America. It is listed as endangered in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Its range extends from Manitoba to the eastern seaboard in Canada and from Minnesota to New England in the United States. It is also sometimes called chestnut woodland sedge or chestnut-colored sedge.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Chestnut sedge can be used in ecological restoration projects due to its native status and ability to thrive in wetland areas. It helps stabilize soil and provides habitat for various wildlife, making it an important plant for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carex castanea
- Slug
- carex-castanea
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Carex
- Species
- castanea
- Wikidata QID
- Q2938411
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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