Carex congdonii

Carex congdonii is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to parts of California.

The sedge has a turf-like habit with short rhizomes forming many stems. The smooth culms are located centrally and have a triangular cross-section with a length of 30 to 90 cm. It has leaves with a reddish colour that are purple tinged basal sheaths. The M-shaped leaves have green blades with a width of 3 to 8 mm and have 6 to 17 mm long projections.