Carex

September 19th’s Flower: Carex Description of Carex Carex, commonly known as sedges, is a vast and diverse genus of grass-like plants belonging to the family Cyperaceae. With over 2,000 species, Carex is one of the largest genera of flowering plants in the world. These hardy and adaptable plants are found in a wide range of habitats across the globe, from Arctic tundra to tropical forests, and from wetlands to dry uplands....