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Lake Sedge
Carex lacustris

Other common names: Common Lake Sedge, Hairy Sedge, Lake-bank Sedge

Other scientific names: Carex riparia

French names: Carex lacustre

Family: Sedge Family (Cyperaceae)

Group: Sedges

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: lacustris: of lakes


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Lake Sedge (Carex lacustris)

The overall plant.

Lake Sedge (Carex lacustris)

Closeup of flowers blooming near the end of May.