Carex ischnostachya

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Carex ischnostachya is an herbaceous graminoid plant in the sedge family (Cyperaceae). It is native to the eastern Asia, where it is found in China, Japan, and Korea.[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200026585 Carex ischnostachya] Flora of China Its natural habitat is in forest openings in wet areas, in hills or mountains.{{Cite web |title=ジュズスゲ Carex ischnostachya カヤツリグサ科 Cyperaceae スゲ属 三河の植物観察 |url=https://mikawanoyasou.org/data/jyuzusuge.htm |access-date= |website=Flora of Mikawa |language=ja}} It is a common species, and is often found along roadsides or trails.{{cite book |last=Ohwi |first=Jisaburo |url= https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/43786|title=Flora of Japan |publisher=Smithsonian Institution |year=1965 |isbn= |location=Washington |pages=246 |language=en |doi=10.5962/bhl.title.43786 |author-link=}}