Thin-fruit sedge

Thin-fruit sedge (Carex flaccosperma)

Thin-fruit sedge, also known as Blue Wood Sedge

Thin-fruit sedge is a perennial plant known for its soft, arching green foliage. It flourishes in damp habitats such as moist woodlands and wetlands. This sedge is characterized by its drooping, spike-like flower clusters, which display a delicate bluish-green color. Its understated fruiting structures provide ecological benefits by supporting various wildlife. Additionally, Thin-fruit sedge is well-adapted to the dappled light of the forest understory, making it a hardy element of its native environment.

Key Facts About Thin-fruit sedge

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Attributes of Thin-fruit sedge

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
15 cm to 30 cm
Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
Not typically noted for its flowers
Flower Color
White Green Cream

Scientific Classification of Thin-fruit sedge

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Sedge
Genus
True sedges
Species
Thin-fruit sedge