Carex melananthiformis

Carex melananthiformis

Native to:
China | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | North Caucasus | Russia | Transcaucasus

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold moist stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash