Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Carex

Species:

Carex rufina

USDA Symbol:

CARU11

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, peaty soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tundra and alpine regions