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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