Aquatics

Carex gaudichaudiana​​​
             Fen Sedge
Descriptor
Loosely tufted sedge spreading from long underground stems. Can form extensive mats. Flowering stems erect, rough, 3-angled to 90cm high, leafy bract longer than flowerhead. Useful as a small sedge beside water areas and in shallow ponds and dams. 
Cultural knowledge
  
Ecological role
Frog habitat, food plant for caterpillars. 
Height
10-100cm 
Width
1m
Sun 
​Full sun, semi shade
Soil type
Permanently moist to wet soil
Flowering time
September-February

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