The perigynia of northern long sedge are long and thin and generally in groups of 10-20. The seeds and the leaves are a yellow-green color.
Basal leaves of northern long sedge. Leaves are about one half centimeter wide. The base of the plant is not red.
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The perigynia of northern long sedge are long and thin and generally in groups of 10-20. The seeds and the leaves are a yellow-green color.
Basal leaves of northern long sedge. Leaves are about one half centimeter wide. The base of the plant is not red.
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Northern Long Sedge

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Northern Long Sedge can be found in the woods in dappled light, or it can be found in full sun. The common denominator is wet soil. The seed heads with long, thin perigynia are quite beautiful as they dangle from the leaves.

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Northern Long Sedge (Carex folliculata)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Northern Long Sedge

Height: 2-4 feet

Soil: wet to moist, loam or muck

Sun: dappled light to full sun

Plant spacing: 1-2 feet

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Cyperaceae

Seed source: Michigan

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Northern Long Sedge can be found in the woods in dappled light, or it can be found in full sun. The common denominator is wet soil. The seed heads with long, thin perigynia are quite beautiful as they dangle from the leaves.

More description coming soon!

Northern Long Sedge (Carex folliculata)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Northern Long Sedge

Height: 2-4 feet

Soil: wet to moist, loam or muck

Sun: dappled light to full sun

Plant spacing: 1-2 feet

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Cyperaceae

Seed source: Michigan