Buxbaum's sedge

Carex buxbaumii

Physical Characteristics

Carex buxbaumii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

Local in many areas of Europe, including Britain, south to Algeria in N. Africa, N. Asia, N. America

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Seed Edible Uses: Root - cooked[172]. Seed[172]. No further details are given, but the seed is small and fiddly to use[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known