Description
Carex macrostigmatica (also called Macrostigmatica Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae, native to Europe and western Asia. It is a tufted plant with long, narrow leaves, and its flowers are borne in a spike. It grows in moist, grassy places, such as meadows, marshes, and wet pastures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carex macrostigmatica is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single stamen and pistil. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex macrostigmatica is a perennial sedge that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the fall or early spring in a well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in a moist, shady area.
Where to Find Carex macrostigmatica
Carex macrostigmatica can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams in the eastern United States and Canada.