Carex panicea, commonly known as carnation sedge, is a plant species in the sedge family, Cyperaceae.

It is known as grass-like sedge and can be found in Northern and Western Europe, and also in north-eastern North America.

[1][2] The plant produces fruits which are 3–4 millimetres (0.12–0.16 in) long, are egg shaped and spiked.

Both male and female species leaves are pale blue on both sides.

[3]