The genus Carex (Cyperaceae) in the Osogovo region is present with over 20 species, from the lowland up to the subalpine belt in diverse habitats. Pictured species: A: Carex acutiformis Ehrh.; B: Carex pallescens L.; C: Carex cuprina (Heuff.) A. Kern. (syn. Carex otrubae Podp.); D: Carex pendula Huds.; E: Carex filiformis L. (syn. Carex tomentosa L.); F: Carex nigra (L.) Reichard; G: Carex phyllostachys C. A. Mey.; H: Carex halleriana Asso I: Carex digitata L.