New Zealand hair-sedge

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Carex comans

New Zealand hair-sedge, a reference photo
Photo: Daderot · CC0 (licence)

Carex comans is a plant species in the sedge family, Cyperaceae, endemic to New Zealand. It is used as an ornamental plant, growing in clumps of bluish green leaves with heights of 25–35 centimetres.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of New Zealand hair-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 comans

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