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Sedge

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Habitat Specific

Understand that 'sedge' usually grows in places like marshes, so it's often used in nature descriptions.

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Walking through the wetlands, we noticed a variety of sedge lining the pathways.
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Botanical Term

'Sedge' is used primarily in scientific or natural contexts, not in everyday language.

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The biologist explained that sedge is crucial for maintaining the ecosystem's balance.
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Distinct Appearance

Recognize 'sedge' by its grass-like look, but with solid, triangular stems, helpful for identification.

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The triangular stems are a giveaway that this is a patch of sedge, not ordinary grass.
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