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Carex pensylvanica

Family: Cyperaceae


What it is like

A sedge. It has spreading underground stems or rhizomes. They are reddish brown. The stems are 10-45 cm long. The leaves are 0.5-3.6 mm wide.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in hardiness zones 4-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

USA


How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown


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