Carex nudata facts for kids

Carex nudata is a type of plant called a sedge. People know it by many names. Some common names are torrent sedge and California black-flowering sedge. It is also called Dudley's sedge or naked sedge. This plant is special because it loves wet places.

Where This Sedge Grows

This plant lives in the western parts of North America. You can find it in California, Oregon, and Washington. It likes to grow among rocks. It often forms thick, rounded clumps, like a bunchgrass. You can see it near the coast or high up in the mountains. It grows in both coastal and mountain areas.

What Carex nudata Looks Like

This sedge is a bright green color. It grows in mounds, which are like small hills. You can often find it in marshes. It also grows on river banks. It usually grows below the high-water mark. This means it likes very wet spots.

The plant has long, scaly spikes. These spikes hold its flowers. The flowers can be black, dark reddish, or dusky brown. When they first appear, the flower spikes stand up straight. But as they grow and get heavier, they start to droop down.