Dioecious Sedge

Overview

Dioecious Sedge (Carex sterilis) is an aquatic rhizomatous perennial evergreen grass-like sedge native to wet areas of North America. It has sharply triangular or linear 3-angled stems with a sheath at each node. It is dioecious, meaning it has separate male and female plants, and produces inconspicuous male and female flowers on separate plants. The leaves are bright green, and the female plants produce erect drooping seed heads. It is a great choice for wetland sites, shallow water, or boggy areas, providing cover and nutrition to aquatic animals like frogs, salamanders, and insects. Dioecious Sedge is an easy-to-care-for plant and provides eco-friendly benefits to its environment.

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