Carex idaea
| Carex idaea | |
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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. idaea
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| Binomial name | |
| Carex idaea | |
Carex idaea is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae, native to Crete.[1] It is genetically very close to Carex distans, but has a number of distinct differences, including a higher number of chromosomes (2n = 74), stiffer leaves, and dark red-purple flowers.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Carex idaea Greuter, Matthäs & Risse". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
- ^ Escudero, Marcial; Luceño, Modesto (2009). "Systematics and evolution of Carex sects. Spirostachyae and Elatae (Cyperaceae)". Plant Systematics and Evolution. 279 (1–4): 163–189. doi:10.1007/s00606-009-0156-x. S2CID 29472803.
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