noun
- A genus of grass-like plants (sedges) with triangular stems, found in wetlands and meadows.
Usage: botanical term; often used in plural or as a mass noun; common in ecological and horticultural contexts
Examples
- The wetland was dominated by various species of carex.
- Carex grows well in moist, shaded areas of the garden.
- Ecologists identified several carex species along the marsh edge.
- The landscape designer chose carex for its fine texture and low maintenance.
- Carex sedges provide important habitat for wetland wildlife.