Carex gracilenta

Carex gracilenta

A deciduous tree native to central and eastern North America, prized for its deeply furrowed gray bark and edible nuts enclosed in a thick green husk. Prefers deep, moist, well-drained soils. The dense, hard wood is used in tool handles and furniture.

Taxonomy

Ordem Poales
Família Cyperaceae
Species Carex gracilenta

Perguntas frequentes

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

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