Carex comans
Frosted Curls, Hair Sedge
Other regional names: Longwood Tussock
- Longwood Tussock
Also known as: Carex cheesemanii Petrie +4 more
- Carex cheesemanii Petrie
- Carex comans f. stricta Cheeseman
- Carex comans var. cheesemanii (Petrie) Kük.
- Carex comans var. pulchella Kük.
- Carex vilmorinii Mottet
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex comans (commonly known as Frosted-Curls or Hair Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Carex is notably large, comprising more than 2300 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Zealand North, New Zealand South
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain