Grasses

Carex inversa
             Knob Sedge
Descriptor
Loosely tufted sedge spreading from long underground stems. Whitish to pale yellow-brown flowering stems erect, rounded to 50cm high, leafy bract much longer than flowerhead. Bright green grass-like leaves, to 2mm wide, shorter than flowering stems. Sheath dark brown, remaining as fibrous tatters, appendage rounded. Useful in moist areas of the garden
Cultural knowledge
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Ecological role
Frog habitat
Height
10-50cm
Width
50cm
Sun 
Full sun, semi shade
Soil type
Moist, well drained soils
Flowering time
September-August

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