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Carex polyantha

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Carex polyantha
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species:
C. polyantha
Binomial name
Carex polyantha

Carex polyantha, commonly known as river sedge,[1] is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to eastern parts of Australia.[2]

The species is found along the eastern coast of Australia from Queensland in the north then south through coastal areas of New South Wales, eastern parts of Victoria and in Tasmania.[2] In Victoria it is found in the Goldfirlds, Riverina, Gippsland, Volcanic Plains grassland and Victorian Alps.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Carex polyantha F.Muell River Sedge". VicFlora. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Carex polyantha F.Muell". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 23 December 2022.