European Woodland Sedge

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Carex sylvatica

European Woodland Sedge, a reference photo
Photo: Franz Xaver · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Carex sylvatica is a species of sedge found in deciduous woodlands across Europe. It typically reaches 60 cm (24 in) tall, and has an inflorescence made up of 3–5 pendent female spikes and a single male spike. It is also used as a garden plant, and has been introduced to North America and New Zealand.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of European Woodland 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 sylvatica

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