Tufted-sedge
NameTufted-sedge
Species NameCarex elata
Common NameTufted Sedge
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)8
Container Typenatural wetland environment
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresmultiple herbaceous stems, no distinct woody trunk
Foliage Typelinear, grass-like
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A - herbaceous plant with fibrous root mass
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDense clumping growth habit, adapted to wetland conditions, prominent inflorescences, and a naturalistic appearance.
Description
A dense, clumping perennial sedge growing in a natural wetland environment. It features numerous upright, grass-like green stems topped with distinctive brown and yellowish-brown inflorescences. The base of the clump consists of older, dried foliage submerged in water, reflecting its aquatic habitat.
