Ontario Grasses, Sedges, Rushes - Golden Sedge (Carex aurea)

Golden Sedge
(Carex aurea)

Other common names: Golden-fruited Sedge

French names: Carex doré

Family: Sedge Family (Cyperaceae)

Group: Sedges

Distinctive features: Small golden-coloured nutlets.

Edible: The little golden-coloured nutlets are edible.

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: aurea: golden

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The golden-coloured nutlets.

These are actually edible.

Grasses, Sedges, Rushes Sedges

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