About Carex filifolia Nutt.
Carex filifolia Nutt. grows in clumps of stems that are rounded or triangular, wiry, and angled or curved, reaching up to around 35 centimeters in length. It has an extensive root network that forms sod. Its leaves are narrow, tightly rolled, and have a quill-like appearance. The inflorescence grows up to 3 centimeters long, and holds flowers covered with reddish scales. The fruit of this plant is enclosed in a sac called a perigynium that is somewhat hairy. This species produces some seeds, but reproduces primarily by vegetative means. This sedge is native to most of western North America, ranging from Alaska to California and from Manitoba to New Mexico, where it grows in both moist and dry habitats.
