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manyrib sedge

Scientific Name: Carex multicostata

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Manyrib Sedge (Carex multicostata)

Carex multicostata, commonly known as manyrib sedge, is a perennial graminoid species belonging to the genus Carex.

Considerations for Pets

  • According to the provided text, Manyrib Sedge is reported as "not safe" for dogs and cats.

Considerations for Children

  • According to the provided text, Manyrib Sedge is reported as "not safe" for children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex multicostata Mackenzie
  • Common Name: Manyrib Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Growth Habit: Graminoid
  • Duration: Perennial

Distribution and Habitat

  • Carex multicostata is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The Manyrib Sedge is described as an ornamental gramineae with a columnar development, growing vertically with limited lateral spread.

Synonyms and Alternative Names

  • Many-rib Sedge
  • Many-ribbed Sedge

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life