Carex oligostachya

Carex oligostachya

Native to:
China | India | Indonesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | Maluku | Myanmar | New Guinea | Philippines | Solomon Is. | Sulawesi | Sumatera | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
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:
14–45 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification and consistent moisture during germination period.

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