Saw Grass, Swamp sawgrass, Jamaica swamp sawgrass
Cladium mariscus
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Basic Information
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: cladium
Plant ID (slug): cladium-mariscus
Numeric ID: 3534
USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Cladium mariscus is a PERENNIAL growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) 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
Widely distributed in the warmer and damper parts of both hemispheres, including Britain.
Habitats
Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: The young shoots may be edible[177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cladium mariscus Saw Grass, Swamp sawgrass, Jamaica swamp sawgrass PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Cladium mariscus is a PERENNIAL growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) 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.