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Plants Classified as Cyperaceae

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European Woodland Sedge (Carex Sylvatica)

Carex Sylvatica, or more commonly know as European Woodland Sedge, is a graminoid of the genus Carex. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. Carex Sylvatica or European Woodland Sedge‘s floral region is North America US Lower 48, specifically in the states of New York and Washington.

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Credit: Hurd, E.G., N.L. Shaw, J. Mastrogiuseppe, L.C. Smithman, & S. Goodrich. 1998. Field guide to Intermountain sedges. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMS-GTR-10. USDA FS RMRS, Ogden, UT. Courtesy of USDA FS RMRS Boise Aquatic Sciences Lab. | Original source: http://plants.usda.gov/java/largeImage?imageID=cadi4_002_avp.tifCropped by user:sevela.p | License: PD USDA

Lesser Panicled Sedge (Carex Diandra)

Carex Diandra, or more commonly know as Lesser Panicled Sedge, is a graminoid with green foliage and green flowers of the genus Carex. It has a slow growth rate and a height of 3 feet at maturity. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. It’s active growth period is spring… Read More

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Hanging Sedge (Carex Pendula)

Carex Pendula, or more commonly know as Hanging Sedge, is a graminoid of the genus Carex. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. Carex Pendula or Hanging Sedge‘s floral region is North America US Lower 48, specifically in the states of Virginia and Washington.

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Upright Sedge (Carex Stricta)

Carex Stricta, or more commonly know as Upright Sedge, is a graminoid with green foliage and green flowers of the genus Carex. It has a moderate growth rate and a height of 4.2 feet at maturity. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. It’s active growth period is spring, blooms… Read More

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Longbract Sedge (Carex Extensa)

Carex Extensa, or more commonly know as Longbract Sedge, is a graminoid of the genus Carex. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. Carex Extensa or Longbract Sedge‘s floral region is North America US Lower 48, specifically in the states of Delaware, Maryland, New York and Virginia.

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Oahu Sedge (Carex Wahuensis)

Carex Wahuensis, or more commonly know as Oahu Sedge, is a graminoid of the genus Carex. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. Carex Wahuensis or Oahu Sedge‘s floral region is Hawaii, specifically in the state of Hawaii.

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Slenderbeak Sedge (Carex Athrostachya)

Carex Athrostachya, or more commonly know as Slenderbeak Sedge, is a graminoid with green foliage and green flowers of the genus Carex. It has a slow growth rate and a height of 2 feet at maturity. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. It’s active growth period is spring and… Read More

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Pale Sedge (Carex Pallescens)

Carex Pallescens, or more commonly know as Pale Sedge, is a graminoid of the genus Carex. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. Carex Pallescens or Pale Sedge‘s floral region is North America US Lower 48, specifically in the states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New… Read More

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Sierra Hare Sedge (Carex Leporinella)

Carex Leporinella, or more commonly know as Sierra Hare Sedge, is a graminoid of the genus Carex. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. Carex Leporinella or Sierra Hare Sedge‘s floral region is North America US Lower 48, specifically in the states of California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington… Read More

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Bulrush (Scirpus)

Scirpus, or more commonly know as Bulrush, is of the genus Scirpus. Scirpus or Bulrush‘s floral region is North America US Lower 48 and Alaska