Common Name:
Pointed Broom Sedge

Scientific Name:
Carex scoparia Schkuhr.

Family:
Sedge (Cyperaceae)

Plant Description:
Broom Sedge is a perennial plant growing from 10-24 inches in height. The plant has slender triangular stems that grow in clumps. Terminal branched seed heads are produced during the months of July-October. Reproduction occurs by seed or by underground stolons.

Remarks:
Broom Sedge is common to wetland meadows, swamps, and marshes. It can be found growing on cranberry marshes statewide. It is a common invader of new plantings and low wet areas in established beds. Broom sedge is often introduced with vine cuttings, either as seed or root stock.