Carex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges (although other, related species are also called sedges, those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges). It is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as caricology.

Carex

Carex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges (although other, related…

Illustrated is carex longirostris with terminal stamen spikes and drooping pistil spikes.

Carex Longirostris

Illustrated is carex longirostris with terminal stamen spikes and drooping pistil spikes.

Illustrated is carex lurida with the stamen terminal spikes and triangular seeds.

Carex Lurida

Illustrated is carex lurida with the stamen terminal spikes and triangular seeds.

Carex morrowii has still, evergreen, long pointed leaves. It is well suited for growing in pots.

Carex Morrowii

Carex morrowii has still, evergreen, long pointed leaves. It is well suited for growing in pots.

Illustrated is carex scoparia with androgynous spikes and seeds.

Carex Scoparia

Illustrated is carex scoparia with androgynous spikes and seeds.

An illustration of the female flower of the sedge plant. Carex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges (although other, related species are also called sedges, those of genus Carex may be called "true" sedges). It is the most species-rich genus in the family. The study of Carex is known as caricology.

Sedge

An illustration of the female flower of the sedge plant. Carex is a genus of plants in the family Cyperaceae,…