Cutty grass (Carex geminata)

Cutty grass, a reference photo — Photo: P. J. de Lange · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Carex geminata is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to New Zealand.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Cutty grass 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 lessoniana
Carex coriacea
Carex forsteri
Carex alligata
Carex maorica
Carex leviosa

Classification

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

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