carex panicea

{{Short description|Species of grass-like plant}}

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Carex panicea, commonly known as carnation sedge, is a plant species in the sedge family, Cyperaceae. It is known as grass-like sedge and can be found in Northern and Western Europe, and also in north-eastern North America.{{cite web|url= http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20m?kind=Carex+panicea|title=Carex panicea|publisher=Discover Life|accessdate=August 28, 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CAPA30|title=Carex panicea L. (grass-like sedge)|publisher=PLANTS Profile|work=USDA|accessdate=August 28, 2012}} The plant produces fruits which are {{convert|3|-|4|mm}} long, are egg shaped and spiked. Both male and female species leaves are pale blue on both sides.{{cite web|url=http://www.plant-identification.co.uk/skye/cyperaceae/carex-panicea.htm|title=West Highland Flora|publisher=Plant Identification|accessdate= October 6, 2012}}