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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