Sand Sedge
Carex arenaria
This sturdy sedge has creeping rhizomes that help stabilise sandy soils. Its stiff, greyish-green leaves often form dense patches on dunes or sandy banks.
- Habitat: Sand dunes, sandy beaches, or coastal banks.
- When to See: Leaves and stems most visible year-round; seed spikes appear in summer.
- Length: Clumps can be 15–30 cm tall, spreading via underground rhizomes.