James's sedge or grass sedge
Carex jamesii
About
Carex jamesii, known as James's sedge or grass sedge, is a species of sedge native to North America from Minnesota east to New York and south to Oklahoma and South Carolina. It occurs in mesic hardwood forests and produces fruits from early May to mid July. It has two to four perigynia that are subtended by leaf-like pistillate scales. Its seeds are dispersed by ants.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
James's sedge can be used in landscaping to enhance the beauty of woodland gardens. Its presence in mesic hardwood forests makes it an excellent choice for creating naturalistic settings that mimic its native habitat.
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Gardening tip
When planting James's sedge, make sure to place it in a location that mimics its natural environment, such as a moist, shaded area in your garden. This will help it thrive and flourish!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carex jamesii
- Slug
- carex-jamesii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Carex
- Species
- jamesii
- Wikidata QID
- Q2707706
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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