Carex frankii Kunth is a plant in the Cyperaceae family, order Poales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Carex frankii Kunth
Frank's sedge (Carex frankii) is a widespread erosion-resistant Cyperaceae species native to temperate eastern North America, recommended for rain gardens.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Carex frankii, commonly known as Frank's sedge, is a widespread flowering plant species belonging to the family Cyperaceae. It is native to temperate eastern North America, specifically found in Ontario, the central and eastern United States, and Coahuila, Mexico. This species prefers to grow in wet, shady locations, such as stream and pond edges. It is resistant to erosion, and is recommended for use in rain gardens.
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Carex testacea Sol. ex Boott
Carex digitata L.
Carex trisperma var. billingsii O.W.Knight
Rhynchospora rubra (Lour.) Makino
Bolboschoenus planiculmis (F.Schmidt) T.V.Egorova
Carex flaccosperma Dewey
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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