False Watermeal
Carex brevicaulis
- Native to:
- Amsterdam-St.Paul Is., Argentina, Chile, Hawaii, Juan Fernández Is., Peru, Tristan da Cunha, United States
iNaturalist: © flaviensaboureau (iNaturalist #191607302)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex brevicaulis
- USDA Symbol:
- UNBR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Light requirements variable; seeds may germinate slowly and erratically. Fresh seed often germinates better than stored seed.