Carex otaruensis, a
perennial occurring in pond sides or wetlands in mountainous
regions, grows to 30-60cm in height in-crowd. Sheaths at the bases
of the plants ting 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,
droop. Bloom time; May-June. |