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
Seersucker sedge, Plantain-leaved sedge, Wavy grass.
carexBrunnea
Weeping brown sedge, Fountain sedge, Bronze cascade grass.
carexPhyllocephala
Palm sedge, Sparkler sedge, Japanese palm grass.
carexConica
Japanese sedge, Snow cap sedge, Fountain grass.
carexHachijoensis
Japanese sedge, Evergold sedge, Gold fountains.
carexSiderosticha
Variegated Japanese sedge, Creamy sedge, Striped broad leaf sedge.
carexMorrowii
Japanese sedge, Variegated sedge, Fisher's form.
carexOshimensis
Japanese sedge, Evergold sedge, Variegated Japanese sedge.
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