Sedge, Northwest territory sedge

Carex utriculata

Physical Characteristics

Carex utriculata is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). 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 wet soil and can grow in water.

Distribution

N. America - Newfoundland and southwards.

Habitats

Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Seed Stem Edible Uses: The pith of the stem can be eaten raw or cooked. It has a sugary taste[161]. Root and tuberous stem bases - cooked[161, 172]. Eaten by children[257]. 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