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Carex pansa

Carex pansa

About

Carex pansa is a species of sedge known by the common name sand dune sedge. It is native to coast of western North America from British Columbia to California, where it grows in dunes and other sandy habitat. This grasslike sedge produces sharply triangular stems up to about 40 centimeters tall from a network of thin, long, coarse rhizomes. The inflorescence is a cluster of several spikes of dark brownish flowers. The plant sometimes produces only male or female flowers in its inflorescences, but not both. This sedge is sometimes used as a grass substitute in local landscaping schemes.

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How to use it

Sand dune sedge is often used as a grass substitute in landscaping, particularly in coastal areas. Its ability to thrive in sandy soils makes it an excellent choice for stabilizing dunes and preventing erosion, contributing to the health of coastal ecosystems.

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Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Carex pansa
Slug
carex-pansa
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Carex
Species
pansa
Wikidata QID
Q5039114
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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