Carex vixdentata


Carex vixdentata is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to parts of South America.

Description

Carex vixdentata is a grass-like, clump-forming plant, with stems reaching 10 to 60 cm. Its basal sheaths are reddish in color and fibrous in texture. The leaves are 3 mm wide, accompanied by a proximal bract measuring 10 to 15 cm. The inflorescence consists of several spikes, including both male and female.

Distribution and habitat

This species is endemic to E. Paraguay, NE. and S. Central Argentina, and Uruguay.It favours muddy, and sometimes sandy soil along the coast, and also occasionally inland.