Cladium mariscus
About
Cladium mariscus is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family known by the common names swamp sawgrass, great fen-sedge, saw-sedge or sawtooth sedge. Previously it was known as elk sedge. It is native of temperate Europe and Asia where it grows in base-rich boggy areas and lakesides. It can be up to 2.5 metres tall, and has leaves with hard serrated edges. In the past, it was an important material to build thatched roofs; harvesting it was an arduous task due to its sharp edges that can cause deep lacerations.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Swamp sawgrass has been historically used as a building material, particularly for thatched roofs. Its strong, serrated leaves make it an excellent choice for crafting durable roofing, though care must be taken during harvesting due to the potential for cuts. Additionally, it plays an important role in wetland ecosystems, providing habitat and stabilizing soil.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cladium mariscus
- Slug
- cladium-mariscus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Cladium
- Species
- mariscus
- Wikidata QID
- Q158918
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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