Carex breviscapa

Carex breviscapa

Native to:
Australia | Borneo | China | Hainan | Indonesia | Jawa | Laos | Malaya | Myanmar | Nansei-shoto | New Guinea | Philippines | Sri Lanka | Sumatera | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Carex
Species:
Carex breviscapa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and consistent moisture.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch