Carex dolichostachya explained

Carex dolichostachya is a species of flowering plant in the sedge genus Carex, family Cyperaceae. It is native to eastern Asia; central and southeast China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Korea, the Ryukyu Islands, and Japan.^[1] Its popular cultivar 'Kaga-nishiki' is sold in the US by the trade designation .^[2]

Subtaxa

The following subtaxa are accepted:^[1]

• Carex dolichostachya subsp. dolichostachya
• Carex dolichostachya f. imbecillis (Ohwi) T.Koyama – Kyushu, Japan
• Carex dolichostachya subsp. trichosperma (Ohwi) T.Koyama – Alishan Range, Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Carex dolichostachya Hayata . . 2017 . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 22 August 2021 .
2. Web site: Carex dolichostachya 'Kaga-nishiki' GOLD FOUNTAINS . . Plant Finder . Missouri Botanical Garden . 22 August 2021 .