Carex leporina L.
Oval sedge (Carex leporina) is a long-lived, perennial sedge that is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It may have been introduced to New Zealand as a contaminant of pasture seed and was first recorded in the wild (naturalised) in 1879. The plant forms dense tufts with narrow, bright green leaves and flowering stems up to about 60 centimetres tall. It flowers from October to January, producing several oval, green to pale brown flower spikes, which develop into small, dry fruits containing a single seed. It tolerates damp conditions and a range of soil types. It reproduces by seed. Seeds are dispersed by water, animals and human activities.
This description has been automatically generated using information from trusted sources. If you notice any errors or omissions, please let us know.