Carex grisea Wahlenb. is a plant in the Cyperaceae family, order Poales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Carex grisea Wahlenb.
Carex grisea is a widespread Cyperaceae species native to eastern Canada and central-eastern US, growing in sandier, more alkaline soils where it co-occurs with Carex amphibola.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Carex grisea, commonly called wood gray sedge or inflated narrow-leaf sedge, is a widespread flowering plant species belonging to the family Cyperaceae. It is native to eastern Canada, and the central and eastern regions of the United States. This species resembles Carex amphibola, and the two grow together in alluvial forest areas. Where the two species co-occur, Carex grisea is typically found in sandier, more alkaline soils.
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Gahnia melanocarpa R.Br.
Eleocharis interstincta (Vahl) Roem. & Schult.
Eleocharis rostellata (Torr.) Torr.
Caustis pentandra R.Br.
Carex senta Boott
Carex spectabilis Dewey
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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