Carex simulata

Species category

Weed

Common name

analogue 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

OvateOvate:
Egg-shaped with basal end the broadest.
; base is somewhat indented.

Size

  • Length: 2–2.5 mm
  • Width: 1–1.8 mm
  • Thickness: 0.5–0.8 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).
adheres tightly to the 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.
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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).
has a serrate margin near the apexApical:
The distal end of the fruit or seed away from the point of attachment or attachment scar.
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Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Cyperaceae

Valid name

Carex simulata Mack.

 Carex simulata.  Achene perigynium has a serrate margin near the apex. 
Carex simulata. Achene perigynium has a serrate margin near the apex.