Chamisso sedge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chamisso sedge |
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Carex
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pachystachya
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Carex multimoda |
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The Carex pachystachya is a type of plant called a sedge. It is also known by its common name, Chamisso sedge. This plant is native to western North America. You can find it growing from Alaska all the way to Saskatchewan in Canada and down to California in the United States. It is quite adaptable, growing in both dry and wet areas. You might spot it in many kinds of forests and open grasslands.
What is Chamisso Sedge?
The Chamisso sedge grows in thick clumps. Its stems stand tall and straight. They can reach a height of up to 1.2 metres (3.9 ft), which is taller than many kids!
Flowers and Fruits
The plant's flowers grow in a group called an inflorescence. This can be a tight bunch or a more spread-out cluster of several flower spikes. The female flowers, known as pistillate flowers, are covered by small, leaf-like parts called bracts. These bracts are usually reddish or brown.
After the flowers, the plant produces fruit. Each fruit is covered by a special sac called a perigynium. This sac often looks brown or coppery and has a shiny, metallic look. It also has a long, dark tip.
