Soft-leaved sedge (Carex montana)

Soft-leaved sedge, a reference photo — Photo: HermannSchachner · Public domain

Carex montana, also called mountain or soft-leaved sedge, is a species of sedge of the genus Carex. It is most commonly found in Europe and Central Russia.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Soft-leaved 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 umbrosa
Carex ericetorum
Carex fritschii
Carex inops
Carex pensylvanica
Carex concinnoides

Classification

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

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