Carex healyi

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Carex healyi, the harsh-leaved bastard grass, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae, native to New Zealand.[1][2] Found in a wide variety of habitats but preferring semi-shade, its chromosome number is 2n = 88.[2]

Carex healyi
Carex healyi seen near Cass, Canterbury Region
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species:
C. healyi
Binomial name
Carex healyi
Synonyms[1]
  • Uncinia disticha Colenso
  • Uncinia scabra Colenso ex Boott

References

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  1. ^ a b "Carex healyi K.A.Ford". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b de Lange, P.J. (September 2006). "Carex healyi Fact Sheet (content continuously updated)". nzpcn.org.nz. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 9 September 2023. Common name: harsh-leaved bastard grass, hook sedge