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Circumpolar Sedge (Carex adelostoma)

Description

The culms of C. chordorrhiza are 5-32 cm (2-13 in) long, and are initially erect. As they mature, the stems become prostrate and can reach a length of 120 cm (47 in). The inflorescences are 5-16 mm (0.20-0.63 in) long and 4-12 mm (0.16-0.47 in) wide.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Cyperaceae

              • Genus: Carex