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Great Pond Sedge (Carex riparia) is a perennial plant native to regions including New Zealand South Island, Tasmania, Victoria, and various locations in Europe and North Africa. Great Pond Sedge (Latin: Carex riparia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Great Pond 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.
Great Pond Sedge is a member native to ALB, ALG, and ALT. Great Pond Sedge thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist to wet soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Great Pond Sedge grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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