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Carex arenaria

sand sedge

Other common names
sand carex
sand star
see moresea bent
seaside sedge
stare
hesgen arfor
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Botanical details
Family
Cyperaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Carex

Genus description

Carex can be deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials, with triangular stems bearing linear or strap-shaped leaves and short or long spikes of tiny green or brown flowers

Name status

Correct

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