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Carex alata
Species of grass-like plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carex alata, commonly called broad-winged sedge,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family. It is native to eastern North America, in Canada and the United States.[2] It grows in wet, marshy areas.[3] The species name alata is Latin for "winged", in reference to its winged perigynia.[3]
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Description
Carex alata is a perennial that flowers in spring, fruiting in late spring and summer.[3] It may go dormant in hot summer weather if soils are not kept consistently moist.[4]
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