Carex simpliciuscula is a species of sedge known by the common names false sedge, simple bog sedge and simple kobresia. It has a circumpolar distribution, occurring throughout the northern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere.Kobresia simpliciuscula. The Nature Conservancy.
This perennial plant forms tufts of several triangular stems reaching up to in height. It has short rhizomes. The leaves are up to long. The inflorescence contains up to 12 spikes of flowers.Kobresia simpliciuscula. Flora of North America.Williams, Tara Y. 1990. Kobresia simpliciuscula. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online]. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fire Sciences Laboratory. Light is required for the seeds to germinate.
This plant occurs on tundra and in alpine climates. It grows in wet habitat types such as ponds and meadows. It often grows in calcareous substrates such as limestone.
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