| Carex sect. Phacocystis | |
|---|---|
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| Carex stricta | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Carex |
| Subgenus: | Carex subg. Carex |
| Section: | Carex sect. Phacocystis Dumortier |
Carex sect. Phacocystis is a section of the genus Carex, containing between 70 and 90 species worldwide.[1] With 31 species in the North American flora, sedges in Carex sect. Phacocystis commonly occur in wetlands such as shorelines, marshes, and tundra.[1]