Carex sheldonii

Carex sheldonii produces triangular stems up to a meter tall from a network of rhizomes. The narrow, hairy leaves attach to the stems by reddish purple sheaths. The inflorescence is a solid, narrow cluster of flowers up to 50 centimeters long, holding up to 100 developing fruits. ==Distribution and habitat==

This sedge is native to the Western United States, where it grows in wet areas such as lakeshores and moist meadows. ==References==