Pennsylvania sedge

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Carex pensylvanica

Pennsylvania sedge, a reference photo
Photo: Chhe (talk) · Public domain

Carex pensylvanica is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family commonly called Pennsylvania sedge (sometimes shortened to Penn sedge). Other common names include early sedge, common oak sedge, and yellow sedge.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Pennsylvania sedge being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Carex
Species
Carex pensylvanica

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