Carex muskingumensis is a species of sedge known by the common names Muskingum sedge[1] and palm sedge.[2] It is native primarily to the Midwestern United States[3] where it is found in wet areas such as swamps, low woods, and sedge meadows.[4] It is a fairly conservative species, usually being found in areas where native vegetation is intact.[5]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Subgenus: | Carex subg. Vignea |
| Section: | Carex sect. Ovales |
| Species: | C. muskingumensis
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References
edit- ^ a b "NatureServe Explorer 2.0". explorer.natureserve.org.
- ^ "Carex muskingumensis - Plant Finder". www.missouribotanicalgarden.org.
- ^ BONAP
- ^ Flora of North America
- ^ Illinois Wildflowers
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