Japanese sedge

Carex kobomugi

Physical Characteristics

Carex kobomugi is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan, Korea, Manchuria.

Habitats

Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Seed Edible Uses: Root - cooked[172]. Seed[172]. An emergency food, used when all else fails[177]. The seed is very small and would be fiddly to use[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known