Carex cristatella Britton is a plant in the Cyperaceae family, order Poales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

🌿 Plantae

Carex cristatella Britton

Carex cristatella is a common wetland sedge native to eastern North America and introduced to Europe.

Family

Cyperaceae

Genus

Carex

Order

Poales

Class

Liliopsida

⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Carex cristatella Britton

The scientific name of this species is Carex cristatella Britton. Carex cristatella is a sedge species that is native to eastern North America, and it is an introduced species in Europe. It is a common species found in wetland habitats, including swamps, marshes, shorelines, and wet prairies.

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