Carex buchananii
Leatherleaf Sedge, Silver Spike Sedge
Other regional names: Silver Spiked Sedge
- Silver Spiked Sedge
Also known as: Carex lucida var. buchananii (Berggr.) Kük.
- Carex lucida var. buchananii (Berggr.) Kük.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Carex buchananii (commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge or Silver-Spike Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Carex genus, encompassing over 2300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Zealand North
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Ireland