Shasta sedge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shasta sedge |
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Carex
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straminiformis
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Have you ever heard of a plant called Shasta sedge? Its scientific name is Carex straminiformis. This plant is a type of sedge, which is a grass-like plant. It's known for growing in rocky places.
About Shasta Sedge
Shasta sedge is a special plant that grows in the Western United States. It likes to live in many different kinds of places. You can often find it in rocky soil.
Where Does It Grow?
This sedge is native to the western parts of America. It grows well in areas like the Sierra Nevada mountains. You can also find it near Mount Shasta. These are often places with lots of rocks.
What Does It Look Like?
Shasta sedge grows in thick groups. These groups are called clumps. Its stems can be 20 to 50 centimeters tall. That's about the length of a ruler or two!
The leaves of the plant can grow up to 25 centimeters long. The plant also has a special part called an inflorescence. This is where the flowers are. It looks like a round, brown cluster of flower spikes. Each spike is easy to see.
