Small-fruited Prickly-sedge

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Carex pairae

Small-fruited Prickly-sedge, a reference photo
Photo: Kristian Peters -- Fabelfroh 07:53, 29 June 2007 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Carex pairae is a species of perennial grass in the family Cyperaceae (sedges). They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.21 m tall. The species is native to Europe, North Africa and Turkey.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Small-fruited Prickly-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 pairae

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