Genus Carex (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of plants found in damp woodlands and bogs and ditches or at water margins: sedges.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Carex is a large and diverse genus of plants commonly known as sedges that are found in damp environments.
- The genus Carex is one of the largest genera of flowering plants, with over 2,000 species worldwide.
- Carex species are often found in wetlands, including bogs, marshes, and along the margins of lakes and rivers.
- The genus Carex is characterized by its grass-like leaves and triangular stems, which distinguish it from other types of grasses.
- Carex species are an important food source for many animals, including birds, small mammals, and insects.