| Carex alliiformis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Species: | C. alliiformis |
| Binomial name | |
| Carex alliiformis C.B.Clarke, 1903 | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
Carex purpurascensKük. | |
Carex alliiformis is a tussock-forming perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to eastern parts of Asia. [1]
The sedge has a short rhizome with long running stolons that are covered in bladeless, red to brown coloured sheaths. The loosely tufted culms are quite thick with a triangular cross-section and are usually 25 to 45 cm (10 to 18 in) in height. The flat green leaves are mostly longer than the culms and have a width of 7 to 14 mm (0.28 to 0.55 in) with two prominent lateral veins. [2]
The sedge is found in eastern parts of China including the provinces of Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan and Guizhou. It is also found in Taiwan, Vietnam and Japan [1] usually along forest margins, in forests or in open areas on the sides of mountains. [2]
