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narrowfruit sedge
Scientific Name: Carex specifica
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Narrowfruit Sedge (Carex specifica)
Carex specifica, commonly known as narrowfruit sedge, is a perennial graminoid belonging to the genus Carex.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Carex specifica L.H. Bailey
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
Distribution and Habitat
This sedge is native to montane regions of California, including the Sierra Nevada, and Nevada (CA and NV).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Graminoid
- Duration: Perennial
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database: PLANTS profile of Carex specifica