Carex dissita Sol. ex Boott is a plant in the Cyperaceae family, order Poales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Carex dissita Sol. ex Boott
Purei (Carex dissita) is a New Zealand native sedge that grows in dark damp areas and disperses seeds via long stems.
Carex dissita Sol. ex Boott, commonly called purei, is a species of sedge native to New Zealand. This plant grows best in dark, damp locations, including the edges of forest streams and ponds. Its seeds are produced on long stems, an adaptation that helps disperse seeds away from the parent plant.
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