Carex is a vast genus of more than 2,000 species[2] of grassy plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges.
Carex species and cultivars are popular in horticulture, particularly in shady positions.[12][13] Native species are used in wildland habitat restoration projects, natural landscaping, and in sustainable landscaping as drought-tolerant grass replacements for lawns and garden meadows.[14] Some require damp or wet conditions, others are relatively drought-tolerant.
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