Carex erythrorrhiza
Also known as: Carex koestlinii var. minor Boott
- Carex koestlinii var. minor Boott
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or shrub.
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Carex erythrorrhiza is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Carex, which contains over 2300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre