Cloud sedge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cloud sedge |
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Carex
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haydeniana
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Carex nubicola |
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Carex haydeniana is a type of plant called a sedge. It is also known as the cloud sedge. This plant grows naturally in western North America. You can find it from British Columbia and Alberta in Canada, all the way south to California and New Mexico in the United States. It likes to grow in wet, rocky places. These areas are often found high up in mountains, in what are called subalpine and alpine climates.
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What Does Cloud Sedge Look Like?
The cloud sedge, Carex haydeniana, grows in groups of stems. These stems can be up to 30 or 40 centimeters (about 12 to 16 inches) long. Often, they are much shorter. Each stem usually has a few flat leaves. These leaves can grow up to about 16 centimeters (about 6 inches) long.
Flowers and Seeds
The plant's flowers and seeds grow together in a dense, dark brown, round cluster. This cluster is made up of many small, hard-to-see flower parts called spikelets.
Where Does Cloud Sedge Grow?
Cloud sedge prefers specific environments. It grows in moist, rocky areas. These are often found in high mountain regions.
Mountain Habitats
- Subalpine zones: These are areas just below the tree line in mountains. They have cool temperatures and often get a lot of moisture.
- Alpine climates: These are even higher up, above the tree line. The weather here is very cold, and the growing season is short.
