Carex physodes

Carex physodes

Native to:
Afghanistan | China | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | North Caucasus | Pakistan | Russia | Tadzhikistan | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash