carexcarex
genusgenusGraceful grass-like plants that form elegant clumps or tufts, often featuring distinctive triangular stems and arching foliage. These versatile plants can be found in diverse habitats from wetlands to woodlands, with some varieties sporting variegated or colorful leaves.
Etymology
The name 'Carex' comes from the Latin word 'carere' meaning 'to cut' or 'to lack,' referring to the sharp edges of the leaves that can cut if handled carelessly.
Interesting fact!
Their three-sided stems, which are unique among grass-like plants, gave rise to an old saying that 'sedges have edges' to help distinguish them from true grasses.
All species of Carex
carexPlantaginea
Plantain-leaved sedge, Wavy grass, Broad-leaf sedge.
carexBrunnea
Greater brown sedge, Fountain grass, Cascading sedge.
carexPhyllocephala
Palm sedge, Japanese palm sedge, Sparkler sedge.
carexConica
Japanese sedge, Snow sedge, Miniature fountain grass.
carexHachijoensis
Japanese sedge, Evergold sedge, Gold fountains.
carexSiderosticha
Broad-leaved sedge, Variegated Japanese sedge, Silk grass.
carexMorrowii
Japanese sedge, Variegated Japanese sedge, Fisher's form sedge.
carexOshimensis
Japanese sedge, Evergold sedge, Fountain grass.
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