Tuesday, October 12, 2010

fox sedge


Order: Cyperaceae
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species C. vulpinoidea

Characteristics
elpngated spoles containing 10+ spikelets
Stem: erect, slender, sharply triangular, rouch to touch
leaves: Elongated, narrow, longer then the stems
fruit: achenes flat,

Adaptations:
achenes eaten by waterfowl.

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