Latin name: Carex fracta Mackenzie Pronunciation: KARE-ex FRAK-ta Common name: Fragile-sheathed sedge Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge) Habitat: Moist places 2500'-9000', montane coniferous forest, Cuyamaca Mts and north Fruiting period: May to September Name derivations: 1) Carex 2) fracta |
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