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water sedge

Carex aquatilis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Liliopsida β€ΊOrder: Poales β€ΊFamily: Cyperaceae β€ΊGenus: Carex

About

Carex aquatilis is a species of sedge known by the common names water sedge and leafy tussock sedge. It has a circumboreal distribution, occurring throughout the northern reaches of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in many types of mountainous and Arctic habitat, including temperate coniferous forest, alpine meadows, tundra, and wetlands. There are several varieties of this species, and it is somewhat variable in appearance. It produces triangular stems reaching heights between 20 centimeters and 1.5...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of water sedge?
The scientific name of water sedge is Carex aquatilis.
What kingdom does water sedge belong to?
water sedge belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does water sedge belong to?
water sedge belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does water sedge belong to?
water sedge belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does water sedge belong to?
water sedge belongs to the order Poales.
What family does water sedge belong to?
water sedge belongs to the family Cyperaceae.
What genus does water sedge belong to?
water sedge belongs to the genus Carex.