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Grass-Like Sedge (Carex meadii)

Description

Carex panicea is a plant species in the sedge family, Cyperaceae. It is known as grass-like sedge and can be found in Northern and Western Europe, and also in north-eastern North America. The plant produces fruits which are 3-4 millimetres (0.12-0.16 in) long, are egg shaped and spiked. Both male and female species leaves are pale blue on both sides.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Cyperaceae

              • Genus: Carex