Carex otaruensis, a perennial occurring in pond sides or wetlands in mountainous
regions, grows to 30-60cm in height in the crowd. Sheaths at the
bases of the plants tinge red and glossy with a threadlike net.
Leaves are 3-5mm in width. Spikelets on upper portions are male,
slender, 4-6cm in length, and those on lower amounts are female,
thin as well, 3-6cm long, 3mm wide, some on lower parts, having long
pedicels, and droop. Bloom time; May-June.
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
