Buchanan's Sedge

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Carex buchananii

Buchanan's Sedge, a reference photo
Photo: Peter de Lange · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Carex buchananii, common names Buchanan's sedge, cutty grass, is a species of sedge (in the Cyperaceae family). It is endemic to New Zealand, being found on both the North and South Islands.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Buchanan'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.

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Classification

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

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