Asiatic Sand Sedge
(Carex kobomugi)
*Not detected in Michigan*
WATCH LIST
Report this species to:
Susannah Iott, MDARD Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division, 517-420-0473.
If possible, please take one or more photos of the invasive species you are reporting. Also make note of the location, date and time of the observation. This will aid in verification of your report. You may be asked to provide your name and contact information if follow-up is needed.
- Or - use the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) online reporting tool
- Or - download the MISIN smartphone app and report from your phone - http://www.misin.msu.edu/tools/apps/#home
Identification:
- Perennial sedge that grows to about a foot tall
- Triangular stem with brown scales at base
- Leaves often taller than club-shaped flowering heads
- Small ridges along the edge of the leaves, making it feel serrated
Helen Hamilton, National Park Service
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Helen Hamilton, National Park Service
Habitat: This perennial is adapted for upper parts of coastal beaches and dunes. It is tolerant to salt spray, high winds, and drought.
Native Range: Coastal areas of China, Japan, Korea, and Russia
U.S. Distribution: Occurs along the east coast from Massachusetts to North Carolina
Local Concern: Asiatic sand sedge can out-compete native dune grasses and may cause dunes to be vulnerable to erosion and wind blowouts.
Other Common Names: Japanese sedge
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