Carex goodenoughii

Carex goodenoughii

A herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean and Middle East with silvery, deeply lobed leaves and large, globe-like purple flower heads. Drought-tolerant, it thrives in full sun and well-drained alkaline soils. The edible thistle-like base is prized as a vegetable.

Taxonomy

الرتبة Poales
الفصيلة Cyperaceae
Species Carex goodenoughii

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What family does Carex goodenoughii belong to?
Carex goodenoughii (Carex goodenoughii) belongs to the family Cyperaceae in the order Poales.

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