Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2732

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Genus en: Hook sedge

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Cyperaceae

Family ja: カヤツリグサ

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Description en: Genus of about 35-45 species of tufted, evergreen, monoecious perennials, some rhizomatous, occurring in damp, tussocky grassland, moist woodland, or swamps throughout S. temperate zones, except southern Africa. They have smooth, 3-angled to cylindrical stems and flat or shallowly channelled, grass-like leaves. The flowering stems bear spikes, with the male flowers at the top of the spike and the females beneath. The female flowers give rise to hooked, nut-like fruits. Several species are grown for their colourful leaves; they are suitable for the front of a border, or gravel plantings. In frost-prone climates, grow frost-tender species in a cool greenhouse.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy to frost tender; those described here will tolerate temperatures to about -10°C (14°F) for short periods.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13°C (55°F) in spring. Divide between late spring and midsummer.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42