Carex hispida explained

Carex hispida (common name, hispid sedge) is a species of tussock-forming, grass-like perennial plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean.^{[1] [2]}

Description

Carex hispida is a grass-like perennial plant, with stems growing from 45–100 cm in height. Basal sheaths are dark brown and fibrous. Leaves are 4–8 mm wide and shorter than the stems.^[3] It is a rhizomatous plant with multiple male and female spikes per stem. Female spikes are unusually long (4–12 cm), with very short beaks at the end of the spike.^[4]

Distribution and habitat

Carex hispida favours wet, marshy conditions, such as non-saline bogs, ditches and marshlands.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Carex hispida Willd. ex Schkuhr - Encyclopedia of Life. 2022-02-04. eol.org.
2. Web site: Mifsud. Stephen. 2002-08-23. Carex hispida (Hispid Sedge) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands.. 2022-02-08. www.maltawildplants.com. en-us.
3. Web site: Mifsud . Stephen . 2002-08-23 . Carex hispida (Hispid Sedge) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands. . 2024-11-14 . www.maltawildplants.com . en-us.
4. Web site: November 14, 2024 . Area of Botany, Department of Biology, University of the Balearic Islands .