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Carex saxatilis L.

russet sedge (Cyperaceae)

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Carex saxatilis is an Arctic species that grows on the higher mountains of Scotland.

Ben Lawers (VC88: Mid Perthshire); 2010-08-17

 russet sedge / Carex saxatilis: _Carex saxatilis_ is an <a href="aa.html">Arctic species</a> that grows on the higher mountains of Scotland.

The male glumes of Carex saxatilis are purple–black, whereas the female glumes are a reddish brown.

Ben Lawers (VC88: Mid Perthshire); 2010-08-17

 russet sedge / Carex saxatilis: The male glumes of _Carex saxatilis_ are purple–black, whereas the female glumes are a reddish brown.

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