Carex panicea

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Carex panicea
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species: C. panicea
Binomial name
Carex panicea
L.

Carex panicea is a plant species in the sedge family, Cyperaceae. It is known as grass-like sedge and can be found in Northern and Western Europe, and also in north-eastern North America.[1][2] The plant produces fruits which are 3–4 millimetres (0.12–0.16 in) long, are egg shaped and spiked. Both male and female species leaves are pale blue on both sides.[3]

References

  1. "Carex panicea". Discover Life. Retrieved August 28, 2012. 
  2. "Carex panicea L. (grass-like sedge)". USDA. PLANTS Profile. Retrieved August 28, 2012. 
  3. "West Highland Flora". Plant Identification. Retrieved October 6, 2012. 


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