Carex radiata (Wahlenb.) Small is a plant in the Cyperaceae family, order Poales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Carex radiata (Wahlenb.) Small
Carex radiata (eastern star sedge) is a North American flowering sedge cultivated for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Scientific name: Carex radiata (Wahlenb.) Small. Carex radiata, commonly called eastern star sedge, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. It is native to central and eastern North America. It is cultivated for its yellowish-green foliage and its showy flowers, which are relatively showy compared to flowers of other sedges.
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Carex breviculmis R.Br.
Carex pendula Huds.
Carex arcta Boott
Cyperus flavescens L.
Schoenus apogon Roem. & Schult.
Carex crus-corvi Shuttlew. ex Kunze
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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