Brazilian sedge reproduces sexually but without DNA reshuffling, producing genetic clones

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What happened

Sexual reproduction usually reshuffles genetic information, creating offspring that differ from their parents.

But one small plant takes an unexpected route.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:40:04 UTC.

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