Carex cumberlandensis is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to eastern parts of the United States. It is referred to in common usage as cumberland sedge.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Cumberland 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.
Easily confused with
- Carex abscondita
- Carex digitalis
- Carex planispicata
- Carex bulbostylis
- Carex laxiculmis
- Carex austrocaroliniana
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Carex
- Species
- Carex cumberlandensis
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