Carex lupulina

Species category

Weed

Common name

hop sedge

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

Top view–diamond

Cross-section–triangular

Size

  • Length: 4–13 mm
  • Width: 2.5–4 mm
  • Thickness: 2.5–4 mm 

Color

Brown

Texture

Smooth

Other structures

PerigyniumPerigynium:
The saclike bract that subtends the pistillate flower of sedges (Carex), which in fruit becomes a flask-shaped envelope surrounding the fruit (achene).
is papery with long style.

Identification notes

PerigyniumPerigynium:
The saclike bract that subtends the pistillate flower of sedges (Carex), which in fruit becomes a flask-shaped envelope surrounding the fruit (achene).
with several ribs and a long neck. AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.
with a strong, persistent style.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Cyperaceae

Valid name

Carex lupulina Muhl. ex Willd.

Synonyms

Carex lupulina Muhl. ex Willd. var. pedunculata A. Gray
Carex ×macounii Dewey

 Carex lupulina.  Achene with a strong, persistent style.
Carex lupulina. Achene with a strong, persistent style.