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Carex unilateralis

Species of grass-like plant in the sedge family From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Carex unilateralis
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Carex unilateralis, the lateral sedge,[1] is a species of sedge that was first described by Kenneth Mackenzie in 1922.[2] The specific epithet, unilateralis, is derived from Latin and means "one-sided".[3]

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Description

Carex unilateralis is a low-growing, perennial, tussock-forming rhizomatous plant with a compact flower head.[4] Bracts grow from 35–75 cm in height, and exceed the leaves in length.[5] Leaves measure 2–3 mm in width. Inflorescence is generally angled to one side of the culm, making this species relatively easy to identify.[6]

Distribution and habitat

Carex unilateralis is common throughout southwestern Canada and the western USA.[7] It prefers lowland, damp regions such as bogs, marshes and wetlands.[5]

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