Carex congdonii is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to parts of California.[1]

Carex congdonii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species:
C. congdonii
Binomial name
Carex congdonii

The sedge has a turf-like habit with short rhizomes forming many stems. The smooth culms are located centrally and have a triangular cross-section with a length of 30 to 90 cm (12 to 35 in). It has leaves with a reddish colour that are purple tinged basal sheaths. The M-shaped leaves have green blades with a width of 3 to 8 mm (0.12 to 0.31 in) and have 6 to 17 mm (0.24 to 0.67 in) long projections.[2]

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References edit

  1. ^ "Carex congdonii L.H.Bailey". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Carex congdonii L.H.Bailey". World Flora Online. Retrieved 1 November 2022.