Carex kobomugi




Family Cyperaceae
Scientific name Carex kobomugi Ohwi
Synonyms Carex macrocephala Willdenow ex Sprengel var. kobomugi (Ohwi) Miyabe & KudĂ´
Common name (Japanese common name) Koubou-mugi [Koubou wheat (Koubou = a famous Buddhist priest in ancient era of Japan)]
(English common name) Japanese sedge, sea isle Japanese sedge
Distribution (Japan) Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
(Other nations) Korea, China, Taiwan
Chromosomal number 2n=88
Description Leaves 10-30cm length, 4-6mm width. Flowers culms 10-20cm, inflorescens 4-6cm, flowering in April to June. Perennial plants.
Reference Carex kobomugi Ohwi
Carex kobomugi Ohwi
Note common



May 2006
at sandy beach
May 2006
at sandy beach
May 2006
at sandy beach



May 2006
at sandy beach
May 2006
at sandy beach
May 2006
at sandy beach