Carex
a genus of plants, of the Carices are innutritious to cattle. C. arenaria binds together the sand of the There are numerous species found in C. disticha and C. hirta, is reputed to be diaphoretic and diuretic. The Lapland- ers protect their hands and feet against sea-shore. Its rootstock, with those of taking the place of Carex in the tropics. arenaria binds together the sand of the sea-shore. Its rootstock, with those of C. disticha and C. hirta, is reputed to be diaphoretic and diuretic. The Laplanders protect their hands and feet against frost bites by placing the leaves of C. sylvatica in their gloves and shoes. The leaves of some species are used for tying the hops to the poles in English hopgrounds, and in Italy they are placed between the staves of wine casks, are and playwright; born about 1696; as the CAREY, HENRY, an English poet times used for making chair bottoms.