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Carex hirta

Family: Cyperaceae


What it is like

A sedge. These grow in clumps and have grass like leaves and solid stalks.

There are about 2000 Carex species. There are 200 species in tropical America.


Where it is found

It grows in damp and sandy places and in brackish swamps.

Countries/locations it is found in

Britain, Europe, Luxembourg, New Zealand, North Africa, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root, seeds


How it is grown


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