Lakeshore sedge facts for kids
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C. lenticularis
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Carex lenticularis is a type of plant called a sedge. People often call it lakeshore sedge or goosegrass sedge. This plant grows naturally across a large part of northern North America. You can find it in most of Canada and the western United States. It likes to grow in places that are very wet.
About Lakeshore Sedge
This sedge, Carex lenticularis, grows in groups or clumps. It has thin, greenish-yellow stems that are angled, not perfectly round.
How it Looks
The plant's flowers grow in upright spikes. These spikes have a long, leaf-like part called a bract that is longer than the flower spikes themselves. After the flowers, the plant produces fruit. This fruit is covered by a green casing, sometimes with purple dots. This casing is called a perigynium. Underneath it is a brown or black flower scale.
Where it Grows
Lakeshore sedge loves wet places. It is often found near lakeshores, hence its common name. It also grows in other damp habitats across its native range. This includes areas in the Western United States, Canada, and the Great Lakes area.
See also
In Spanish: Carex lenticularis para niños
