Sedge
The
Sedge grass is a member of the grass family. It grows in wet places 
like
swamps, marshes, and shallow water. They have solid triangular stems, and
three rows of long narrow leaves. Sedges have small green flowers on small
spikes called "spikelets". The flowers don't have petals, they have small
bristles. Sometimes farmers use sedge as cattle feed. Like other members
of the grass family, it doesn't have to be replanted every year, it grows
off of its roots.
By Tyler H.
This page was created by the Osseo-Fairchild sixth grade students supported
by a Cluster A Goals 2000 Grant
Created 4/8/1999 Updated 4/8/1999
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