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.[1][2] 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]
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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. Carex |
| Section: | Carex sect. Paniceae |
| Species: | C. panicea
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References
edit- ^ "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.