Definition
A grass-like plant that grows in wet or marshy areas, characterized by solid triangular stems and tiny flowers, often used in wetland restoration projects.
Example Usage
The wetland restoration team planted native sedge species along the pond's edge to prevent erosion.
Origin
From Old English secg, related to Old Norse seggr; the plant name has remained relatively unchanged for over 1,000 years.
Fun Fact
The shape of sedge stems is said to have inspired the saying 'sedges have edges,' used to teach the difference between sedges and similar plants.
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