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Carex sp.

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 is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

Edible parts


How it is grown


Its other names

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