natural herbs
Carex aquatilis
Herb latin name: Carex aquatilis
Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Edible parts of Carex aquatilis:
Stem bases - raw.Description of the plant:
Plant:
EvergreenPerennial
Height:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Flowering:
JulyHabitat of the herb:
Margins of lake and streams in mountainous districts in west and northern Britain.Propagation of Carex aquatilis:
Seed - sow in situ in the spring in a moist soil in light shade. If seed is in short supply it can be sown in a cold frame and be planted out in the summer. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 6 weeks at 15°C. Division in spring. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer or following spring.Cultivation of the herb:
Margins of lake and streams in mountainous districts in west and northern Britain.Medicinal use of Carex aquatilis:
None knownKnown hazards of Carex aquatilis:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.