Carex crispa
Also known as: Uncinia involuta Hamlin
- Uncinia involuta Hamlin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Carex crispa is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Carex, which contains over 2300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Zealand North, New Zealand South