Carex retrorsa explained

Carex retrorsa, the knotsheath sedge, deflexed bottlebrush sedge, or retrorse sedge, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae, native to southern Canada and the northern United States.[1] [2] Preferring wet areas and tolerant of some shade, it is available from speciality nurseries for such uses as ecological restoration projects, erosion control, and rain gardens.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. 324496-2 . Carex retrorsa Schwein. . 27 September 2022 .
  2. Book: CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology . Quattrocchi . Umberto . 2012 . 816 . CRC Press . 9781482250640 .
  3. Web site: Propagation protocol for production of container (plug) Carex retrorsa Schwein. plants, University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky. . Baskin . Carol C. . 2003 . Native Plant Network . US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources. . 27 September 2022 .
  4. Web site: Common Name: Retrorse Sedge . . 2017 . nanps.org . North American Native Plant Society . 27 September 2022 .

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