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Carex caryophyllea

spring sedge

Other common names
iron grass
vernal sedge
see morehesgen gynnar
Synonyms
Carex praecox
Carex verna
Botanical details
Family
Cyperaceae
Native to the UK
No
Genus

Carex

Genus description

Carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers

Name status

Correct

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