carex

[ kair-eks, kar- ]

noun

1. any sedge of the genus Carex.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carex¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus); Latin cārex sedge

Example Sentences

There are some varieties of Carex, like Evergold, that do well in the Puget Sound region, and they don’t have runners so they won’t spread into the yard.

From Seattle Times

Echo a chartreuse gate with a pot in the same hue down the path, she suggests, then plant a patch of yellow Carex across the yard.

From Seattle Times

The Carex website says the rail is suitable for fiberglass tubs, because the wide plates help distribute weight evenly.

From Washington Post

An online search showed that the white bathtub rail from Carex works with claw-foot tubs, but the available information is confusing.

From Washington Post

They were sold at medical supply stores and online by Carex, Amazon and Walmart.

From Seattle Times