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Carex acutiformis
Swamp sedge
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The Carex acutiformis plant species is found in Europe, Asia and N. America. It is a member of the Cyperaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Swamp sedge.

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Latin Name:  Carex acutiformis
Common Name:  Swamp sedge
Family:  Cyperaceae
Author:  Ehrh.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Saline marshes in E. Massachusetts[204].



Cultivation Notes:  We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country and also in saline soils. There is some doubt about the validity of this name. The original report on the plants uses is for a species called C. acutifolia. Ehrh. which is said to be native to Europe but is not in 'Flora Europaea'. We feel that this name is probably a misprint for C. acutiformis[K]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Easily grown in a damp to wet soil in full sun or shade[162, 200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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