Cyperaceae FAMILY
Carex humilis
Carex humilis
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Carex humilis is a densely-tufted, perennial plant with grass-like leaves growing around 5cm tall. It has a short rhizome, spreading to form clusters of growth[ 1880 Title Inhibitory Effects of Carex humilis Extract on Elastase Activity and Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Expression Publication J. Soc. Cosmet. Scientists Korea Vol. 36, No. 2, June 2010, 129-136 Author Sun Hee Park et al Publisher Year 2010 ISBN Description Written in Korean, apart from an abstract written in English ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for use as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic products.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeS. & C. Europe to W. Asia - Britain to Spain, east to southern Russia, Caucasia and Iran; W. Siberia; E. Asia - eastern China, Japan, Korea
HabitatShady places, amongst rocks or in dry forests in Korea[ 1880 Title Inhibitory Effects of Carex humilis Extract on Elastase Activity and Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Expression Publication J. Soc. Cosmet. Scientists Korea Vol. 36, No. 2, June 2010, 129-136 Author Sun Hee Park et al Publisher Year 2010 ISBN Description Written in Korean, apart from an abstract written in English ].