Slenderbeak sedge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Slenderbeak sedge |
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Carex
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athrostachya
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Carex athrostachya is a species of sedge known by the common name slenderbeak sedge. It is native to western North America, including Alaska to central Canada, the western contiguous United States, and just into Baja California.
Description
Carex athrostachya grows in wet and seasonally wet areas, such as wetlands and meadows. It produces dense clumps of stems up to 80 centimeters tall. The inflorescence is a dense green to brown cluster one or two centimeters long.
See also
In Spanish: Carex athrostachya para niños
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