Carex prasina
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Species: | C. prasina
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Carex prasina, the drooping sedge (a name it shares with Carex longebrachiata and Carex pendula), is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae, native to eastern Canada, and the north-central and eastern United States.[2] It is usually found growing in rich soils in deciduous forests, typically in wet places such as streamsides, seeps, springs and fens.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Lansdown, R.V. (2016). "Drooping sedge Carex prasina". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T64273055A67729000. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T64273055A67729000.en. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Carex prasina Wahlenb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Waterway, Marcia J. (5 November 2020). "Carex prasina Wahlenberg Kongl. Vetensk. Acad. Nya Handl. 24: 161. 1803". Flora of North America. Flora of North America Association. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
Common names: Drooping sedge, carex vert poireau
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