Phylogenetic studies of Carex L.(Cyperaceae) have consistently demonstrated that most
subgenera and sections are para‐or polyphyletic. Yet, taxonomists continue to use …

The megadiverse genus Carex (c. 2000 species, Cyperaceae) has a nearly cosmopolitan
distribution, displaying an inverted latitudinal richness gradient with higher species diversity …

Abstract Background and Aims Despite chromosomal evolution being one of the major
drivers of diversification in plants, we do not yet have a clear view of how new chromosome …

Abstract Carex section Phacocystis (Cyperaceae) is one of the most diverse and
taxonomically complex groups of sedges (between 116 and 147 species), with a worldwide …

Juncaceae is a cosmopolitan family belonging to the cyperid clade of Poales together with
Cyperaceae and Thurniaceae. These families have global economic and ethnobotanical …

Abstract Carex subg. Uncinia (Cyperaceae) constitutes one of six currently recognized
Carex subgenera. This subgenus is mainly distributed on the American continent and in the …

Abstract The Tricostularia Nees ex Lehm. group of genera is reviewed and formally
recognised as Cyperaceae tribe Schoeneae subtribe Tricostulariinae RL Barrett, KL Wilson …

The knowledge of the genus Carex L.(Cyperaceae) in South America is scattered, without
recent comprehensive treatments for any country. Within the continent, Chile is the country …

Elongated biconvex Carex fossil fruits are relatively common in fossil assemblages, but they
are of much uncertain taxonomic affinity. Three fossil-species have been erected to …

 Abstract Carexqingyuanensis, a new species of Cyperaceae from Guangdong Province,
China, is described and illustrated. The new species is morphologically similar to …