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Strand Sedge

Carex inversa
Strand Sedge
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A small sedge with stems between 5 and 20 centimetres tall and leaves to 50 centimetres long. The flowerheads are narrow and erect with the outer flower parts yellow brown to red brown. This sedge is found scattered on sand dunes along the coast and is a useful sand binding plant.

Form
Sedge/Rush
Height
0-0.5m
Flowering Time
  • Summer
  • Spring
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
  • Part Shade
Water Requirement
Medium
Tolerates
  • Sandy Soil
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
Natural Occurence
All States
Bush Tucker Plant
No