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Common Names
- Carex stramintita
- Stramin Sedge
- Stramin Sedge Grass
Description
Carex stramintita (also called Slender Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge that grows in clumps. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It is native to North America and is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Carex stramintita is a popular ornamental grass, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping to provide texture and contrast.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carex stramintita is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex stramintita is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers full to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Carex stramintita
Carex stramintita is native to temperate regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.
Carex stramintita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carex stramintita?
Carex stramintita
What is the common name of Carex stramintita?
Stramin Sedge
What is the natural habitat of Carex stramintita?
It is found in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams in temperate regions
Species in the Carex genus
Carex abitibiana,
Carex aboriginum,
Carex abortiva,
Carex abrupta,
Carex abscondita,
Carex acaulis,
Carex accrescens,
Carex acicularis,
Carex acidicola,
Carex acocksii,
Carex acuta,
Carex acutata,
Carex acutiformis,
Carex adelostoma,
Carex adrienii,
Carex adusta,
Carex aematorrhyncha,
Carex aequialta,
Carex aestivaliformis,
Carex aestivalis,
Carex aethiopica,
Carex agastachys,
Carex agglomerata,
Carex aggregata,
Carex akitaensis,
Carex akiyamana,
Carex alajica,
Carex alascana,
Carex alata,
Carex alba,
Carex alberti,
Carex albicans,
Carex albolutescens,
Carex albonigra,
Carex albula,
Carex albursina,
Carex algida,
Carex allanii,
Carex alligata,
Carex alliiformis,
Carex allivescens,
Carex alluvialis,
Carex alma,
Carex almii,
Carex alopecoidea,
Carex alopecuroides,
Carex alsatica,
Carex alsophila,
Carex alta,
Carex altaica,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,