Carex acutata

Carex acutata is a species of sedge, a flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae.[1] It was first formally named by Francis Boott in 1846.[2] Carex acutata is native to South America.[1] In Bolivia it occurs at elevations of 3,500–4,000 m (11,500–13,100 ft).[3]

Carex acutata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species:
C. acutata
Binomial name
Carex acutata

References
  1. "Carex acutata Boott". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  2. "Carex acutata Boott". ipni.org. International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
  3. "Carex acutata in Bolivia checklist @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 27 August 2020.


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