Schweinitz's Sedge (Carex schweinitzii)

Schweinitz's Sedge, a reference photo — Photo: Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 1: 437. Courtesy of Kentucky · Public domain

Carex schweinitzii, common name Schweinitz's sedge, is a Carex species native to North America. It is a perennial.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Schweinitz's 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 vesicaria
Carex baileyi
Carex utriculata
Carex hystericina
Carex laeviconica
Carex excelsa

Classification

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

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