| Carex panicea | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Subgenus: | Carex subg. Carex |
| Section: | Carex sect. Paniceae |
| Species: | C. panicea
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| Binomial name | |
| Carex panicea | |
Carex panicea, commonly known as carnation sedge, 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.12 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.3
References
References
- "Carex panicea". Discover Life. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- "Carex panicea L. (grass-like sedge)". USDA. PLANTS Profile. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- "West Highland Flora". Plant Identification. Retrieved October 6, 2012.