Australian sedge facts for kids
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C. longebrachiata
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| Carex longebrachiata Boeckeler
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Carex longebrachiata, also known as Australian sedge or drooping sedge, is a type of plant. It belongs to the sedge family, called Cyperaceae. This plant is originally from Australia.
About the Drooping Sedge
The Australian sedge can grow to be about 30 to 90 centimeters (about 1 to 3 feet) tall. Its leaves are quite special. They are strongly shaped like a "Y" and are about 3 to 5 millimeters wide.
The main stems of the plant, called culms, stand up straight. They are smooth at the bottom but a bit rougher at the top. These stems are usually between 40 and 80 centimeters long and about 1.3 millimeters thick.
Flowers and Spikes
One of the most interesting things about this plant is its flowers. They grow in long, drooping clusters called inflorescences. These clusters can be 40 to 90 centimeters long. They are often even longer than the main stem!
The plant has 1 to 8 flower spikes. These spikes hang down when the plant is fully grown. Each spike is about 2.5 to 5.5 centimeters long. They are also spaced out from each other.
The small leaf-like parts that protect the flowers are called glumes. They can be yellowish-brown to reddish-brown. The tiny seed-like fruits, called utricles, are pale brown. They are about 4.5 to 7 millimeters long.
