Scientific Name: Carex tasmanica

Common Name: curly sedge

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Cyperaceae

Form Description: Tufted sedge with erect leaves and stout felted roots. Leaves typically curled at the apex.

Flowers: In spikes, female spikes densely flowered.

Fruit: Nut – brownish-black, 2mm long.

Municipality
BrightonCentral HighlandsClarenceDerwent ValleyGlamorgan-Spring BayGlenorchyHobartHuon ValleyKingboroughLauncestonNorthern MidlandsSouthern Midlands
Plant Communities
No data available for this species
Habitat Notes

In eucalypt forests on the east coast and in the Midlands. On hillsides and in grasslands and sandy places.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed, Division

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Propagates easily from seed. Seeds are released within 3-14 days of seed maturity. Cut stalks with secateurs to collect, place upside down in a bag to dry, rub between hands to extract all seed and sieve to clean.

Seed Storage Life

2-3 years

Seed Treatment Notes

Carex has been used successfully for direct seeding.

Cutting & Division Information

Propagates easily by division.