Carex maorica
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Species: | C. maorica
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| Binomial name | |
| Carex maorica Hamlin
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Carex maorica, commonly known as Māori sedge,[1] is a sedge that is found on the North Island and South Island of New Zealand.[2]
The sedge has a tufted habit and is green to yellow green in colour. The smooth to slightly scabrid culms have a trigonous cross-section and are typically 150 to 700 mm (5.9 to 27.6 in) in length and 1 to 2.5 mm (0.039 to 0.098 in) wide. The leaves can have a length up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) and a width of 2 to 7 mm (0.079 to 0.276 in).[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Carex maorica". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Carex maorica Hamelin". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
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