Carex paleacea
About
Carex paleacea, the chaffy sedge, is one of the 579 species of Carex. The Wetland Indicator Status for the species is classified as "obligate wetland" (OBL), occurring 99% of the time in a typical salt marsh environment when conditions are favorable.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Chaffy sedge is valuable for ecological purposes, particularly in wetland restoration projects. It helps stabilize soil and prevent erosion in marshy areas, making it an important plant for maintaining healthy ecosystems. Additionally, its presence can support a variety of wildlife, contributing to biodiversity in its habitat.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carex paleacea
- Slug
- carex-paleacea
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Carex
- Species
- paleacea
- Wikidata QID
- Q2938627
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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