Biology:Carex arsenei

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Short description: Species of sedge

Carex arsenei
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species:
C. arsenei
Binomial name
Carex arsenei
Kük., 1910

Carex arsenei is a tussock-forming perennial in the family Cyperaceae, that is native to southern parts of Mexico.[1] One of its common names is Arseny's sedge.[2]

It can reach up to heights of 40 centimeters (16 inches). It has a light green to yellow-green stem and leaves. It has a white to pale brown inflorescence. The flowers are small yellow spikelet. The nutlet is small and dark brown.[2]

See also

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2938269 entry