Lyngbye's Sedge

Scientific Name: Carex lyngbyei Hornem.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Carex L./ Carex lyngbyei Hornem.

Lyngbye's Sedge
General Information
Usda SymbolCALY3
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsCALY3

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Lyngbye's Sedge.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

pH, Maximum6.0
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementHigh
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim20000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim5120
Precipitation, Maximum140
Precipitation, Minimum7
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-52


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Growth FormRhizomatous
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainYes
Seedling VigorHigh
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Seed per Pound823186
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Propagated by SeedYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Lyngbye's Sedge

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