Carex complanata
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Species: | C. complanata |
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| Carex complanata | |
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Carex complanata, the hirsute sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae.[1][2] A rhizomatous perennial reaching 30 in (75 cm), it is a facultative wetland species.[1][2] It has two subspecies, one native to the central and southeastern United States,[3] the other to southern Mexico and to Guatemala.[4]
The American subspecies is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9, and is recommended as a low-maintenance native choice in rain gardens, as a ground cover beneath trees, and for erosion control.[5]
Subtaxa
[edit]The following subspecies are accepted:[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Carex complanata Torr. & Hook". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Carex complanata Torr. & Hook. Hirsute Sedge". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 2026. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Carex complanata subsp. complanata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- 1 2 "Carex complanata subsp. tropicalis Reznicek & S.González". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- ↑ "Hirsute Sedge: A Reliable Native Groundcover for Challenging Spots". karmagardening.com. Karma Gardening. 26 March 2026. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
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