




Carex lurida
Sallow sedge is a grassy plant that grows in wet places like marshes and along streams. It has long, slender leaves and can help keep the soil healthy.
生息地: Wetlands
The sallow sedge is a vibrant green, clump-forming plant with grass-like leaves. Its most distinctive features are the yellowish-green flower clusters (spiklets) that often droop and can appear somewhat burr-like when mature.





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植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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It belongs to the sedge family, which looks like grass but has triangular stems!
Its tiny flowers don't have colorful petals; they rely on the wind to spread pollen!
Some people call its spiky seed heads 'bottlebrush sedge' because of their shape!
The plant's scientific name, Carex lurida, means 'pale' or 'sallow' sedge!
Sallow sedge can thrive in waterlogged soil and shallow water, thanks to special adaptations in its roots that let it breathe.
This sedge has unique spiklets that develop into burr-like structures, allowing its seeds to hitchhike on animals or float away on water.
Sallow sedge has a strong, dense root system that helps it hold onto soil in wet, erosion-prone areas, protecting its habitat.
Ondatra zibethicus
Muskrats munch on its leaves and stems in wetlands.
Anas platyrhynchos
Mallard ducks forage for and eat its small, nutritious seeds.
Hyla cinerea
Its dense growth provides hiding spots for small amphibians.
Papilio glaucus
Butterfly caterpillars can find refuge among its leaves.
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危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
Always stay on paths when exploring wetlands and watch your step!
30-100 cm
30-60 cm
1-5 cm
Late Spring to Late Summer
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