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Hammer sedge (Carex hirta) is a perennial graminoid that thrives in moist to wet conditions, making it well-suited for areas with light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soil types and a pH between 7 and 7.5. Hammer sedge (Latin: Carex hirta) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Hammer sedge is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Hammer sedge is a member native to ALB, AUT, BLT, BLR, BGM, and BUL. Hammer sedge thrives in moist to wet conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils.
Hammer sedge grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 7/10 light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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