Liddon sedge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Liddon sedge |
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Carex
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petasata
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Carex liddonii |
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Carex petasata is a type of sedge, which is a plant that looks a lot like grass. It's also known by the common name Liddon sedge. This plant grows naturally in many parts of western North America.
Where the Liddon Sedge Grows
The Liddon sedge is a plant that naturally lives in western North America. You can find it from Alaska and parts of northwestern Canada. It also grows south into California and New Mexico. This plant is very adaptable!
It can grow in many different kinds of places. You might see it in both dry and wet areas. It grows in low lands and high up in the mountains. The Liddon sedge also likes to live in woodlands and open grassy fields.
What the Liddon Sedge Looks Like
The Carex petasata plant grows in thick clumps. Its stems can reach up to about 85 centimeters (about 33 inches) tall. Each stem has several leaves. These leaves can be as long as 30 to 40 centimeters (about 12 to 16 inches).
The plant's flowers grow in a light-colored, open group. This group of flowers is called an inflorescence. The small leaf-like part that covers the female flower is usually pale. It can be white, cream, or light brown. The casing around the fruit is also light-colored.
