Greater brown sedge (Carex brunnea)

Greater brown sedge (*Carex brunnea*) is a hardy, clump-forming plant that resembles grass and is ideal for container gardening in cooler regions due to its shape and sensitivity to frost. In warmer climates, it serves as a slow-spreading, low-maintenance option for garden beds and borders. Interestingly, renowned botanist Robert Brown initially named it *Carex gracilis*, but this name was later changed to *Carex brunnea* due to an existing species with the same name.