Carex pedunculata, commonly known as Longstalk Sedge, is a perennial herb native to the understory of deciduous forests, often found in moist to dry woodlands and forest edges in eastern North America, including Canada and the central, northeastern, and eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) with a clumping habit. Longstalk Sedge has narrow, grass-like leaves and produces inconspicuous greenish-brown flowers in the spring, followed by seed heads on long stalks that are dispersed by ants, a process known as myrmecochory.

Longstalk Sedge is valued for its ability to thrive in shaded conditions, making it an excellent ground cover for woodland gardens and shaded borders. It is also used for erosion control due to its clumping growth habit. This sedge prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils, but it can tolerate drier conditions once established. It is generally low maintenance and is not known to have serious pest or disease problems. However, it can spread readily by rhizomes, which should be considered when planting in small garden spaces.CC BY-SA 4.0