Carex louisianica

Carex louisianica, commonly called Louisiana sedge,^[1] is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family. It is native to North America, where it is primarily found in the southeastern United States.^[2] Its natural habitat is wet, swampy forests and openings.^[3]

Carex louisianica
Showing characteristic long staminate peduncle
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Cyperaceae
Genus:	Carex
Section:	Carex sect. Lupulinae
Species:	C. louisianica
Binomial name
Carex louisianica L.H.Bailey

It is a rhizomatous perennial that flowers in spring. It produces fruits in late spring and summer.^[3]