Lesser brown sedge facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lesser brown sedge
Scientific classification
Genus:	Carex
Species:	adusta

The Carex adusta, often called the lesser brown sedge or the browned sedge, is a type of plant known as a sedge. Sedges are grass-like plants that often grow in wet places. This particular sedge belongs to a group called Ovales.

A scientist named Francis Boott first described this plant in 1839. You can find Carex adusta growing in Canada and the northeastern United States. It likes to grow in dry, sandy soil that is a bit acidic. The name "adusta" comes from Latin and means "burnt." This probably refers to the plant's brownish color.

What Does the Lesser Brown Sedge Look Like?

This sedge grows in clumps, meaning many stems grow close together. Its main stems, called culms, can grow from about 2.5 to 8 centimeters (1 to 3 inches) tall.

The leaves of the lesser brown sedge are quite long and narrow. They can be anywhere from 7 to 25 centimeters (3 to 10 inches) long. Each leaf is usually about 2 to 3.5 millimeters wide.