Carex sheldonii is a species of sedge known by the common name Sheldon's sedge.

Carex sheldonii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species:
C. sheldonii
Binomial name
Carex sheldonii

Description

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Carex sheldonii produces triangular stems up to a meter tall from a network of rhizomes. The narrow, hairy leaves attach to the stems by reddish purple sheaths. The inflorescence is a solid, narrow cluster of flowers up to 50 centimeters long,[1] holding up to 100 developing fruits.

Distribution and habitat

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This sedge is native to the Western United States, where it grows in wet areas such as lakeshores and moist meadows.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Carex sheldonii in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org.
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