Caribbean Hairsedge
Bulbostylis stenocarpa
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Venezuela
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Bulbostylis
- Species:
- Bulbostylis stenocarpa
- USDA Symbol:
- BUST7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open, sandy savannas and grasslands