Wire-head sedge
Carex cephalotes
About
Carex cephalotes, also known as wire-head sedge, is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to south eastern Australia and New Zealand.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Wire-head sedge can be used in landscaping to prevent soil erosion due to its tussock-forming growth habit. It provides habitat for various wildlife, making it a valuable addition to gardens aiming to support local ecosystems.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Wire-head sedge is not eaten by humans, so it's best to admire this plant for its beauty and ecological benefits rather than for culinary uses.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carex cephalotes
- Slug
- carex-cephalotes
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Carex
- Species
- cephalotes
- Wikidata QID
- Q2938424
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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