Carex dispalata
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Basic Information
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: carex
Plant ID (slug): carex-dispalata
Numeric ID: 23605
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Carex dispalata is a PERENNIAL. 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
E. Asia - Japan.
Habitats
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
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Carex dispalata
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