Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A large genus of plants, natural order Cyperaceæ; the sedges.
- noun [lowercase; pl. carices (kā′ ri-sēz).] A plant of this genus.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Bot.) A numerous and widely distributed genus of perennial herbaceous plants of the order Cypreaceæ; the sedges.
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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Cyperaceae — a group ofsedges .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun large genus of plants found in damp woodlands and bogs and ditches or at water margins: sedges
Etymologies
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Examples
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Distributed throughout the region are a variety of grass associations such as Carex-poaceoe meadow steppe, Compositae-Gramineae herbs steppe and sandy versions of saltmarsh-tussock steppe.
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Introduced pastoral grasses now predominate on the fertile, intensively farmed lowlands and many short tussock species such as Carex inopinata are now severely restricted.
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The firm's main brand is the Imperial Leather range of soaps, bath and shower and cosmetic products, in addition to brands such as Carex anti-bacterial moisturisers and Morning Fresh dishwasher liquid.
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Sculptural grasses such as Carex comans 'Bronze form' can make a striking formal feature, while tall containers look great with sword-like phormiums and sedges, mixed with the cascading foliage of carex.
icNewcastle 2009
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The firm's main brand is the Imperial Leather range of soaps, bath and shower and cosmetic products, in addition to brands such as Carex anti-bacterial moisturisers and Morning Fresh dishwasher liquid.
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Only a few plants, such as the grouse whortleberry (Vaccinium scoparium) and elk sedge (Carex geyeri), grew in the dense shade.
Bird Cloud Annie Proulx 2011
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Only a few plants, such as the grouse whortleberry (Vaccinium scoparium) and elk sedge (Carex geyeri), grew in the dense shade.
Bird Cloud Annie Proulx 2011
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Only a few plants, such as the grouse whortleberry (Vaccinium scoparium) and elk sedge (Carex geyeri), grew in the dense shade.
Bird Cloud Annie Proulx 2011
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The plants: Natives Chasmanthium latifolium Northern Sea Oats, a grass with dancing seedheads, and Aster laevis 'Bluebird,' a hit with butterflies, bees and birds, are paired with Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' and Sedum sichotense, whose colors intensify as temperatures drop; bright chartreuse Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' adds to the show.
Mums Not the Word 2011
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The plants: The grasses Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum,' aka Purple Fountain Grass, and Carex flagellifera 'Toffee Twist' hold their form well into the winter.
Mums Not the Word 2011
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