Carex bushii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carex bushii |
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C. sect. Porocystis
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C. bushii
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Carex bushii is a type of plant known as a sedge. It is part of a large group of plants called the Carex genus. This sedge grows naturally in the eastern United States. You can often find it in areas with natural grasslands.
What Makes Bush's Sedge Special?
Bush's Sedge, or Carex bushii, is a unique plant. It is different from other similar sedges. These include Carex caroliniana, Carex complanata, and Carex hirsutella.
How to Tell it Apart
One way to identify Carex bushii is by looking at its tiny parts. It has special coverings called "pistillate scales." These scales are at least as long as the "perigynia." The perigynia is like a small sac that covers the plant's seed. This specific feature helps scientists tell Carex bushii apart from its close relatives.
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