It is a perennial grass species commonly found throughout the territory of Latvia, where groups and clusters grow in various habitats such as deciduous forests, meadows, peat bog edges, and along water bodies.

Grey sedge is a perennial grass, 60-150 cm tall. It has an upright stem that is rough below the inflorescence. The leaves are 0.3-0.6 cm wide, with short hairs or almost glabrous, flat. The underside of the leaves is slightly shiny. The flowers form an 8-20 cm long, terminal spike. The spikelets are erect. The glumes are 0.5-0.7 cm long, often with a violet hue. The fruit is a small grain. It blooms from June to August.

While grey sedge is not considered valuable as forage, its green leaves are eaten by grasshoppers, and in autumn and early winter, by hares. As a phytomeliorative plant, it is recommended for stabilizing the shores of water bodies. The florets can be used in dried bouquets.

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