Stumpfe Segge vs Behaartfrüchtige Segge

Carex obtusata compared with Carex lasiocarpa

Key Differences

• Stumpfe Segge is Vulnerable while Behaartfrüchtige Segge is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Stumpfe Segge	Behaartfrüchtige Segge
Kingdom same	Plantae (Pflanzen)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class same	Liliopsida (Monocots)	Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order same	Poales (Süßgrasartige)	Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family same	Cyperaceae	Cyperaceae
Genus same	Carex	Carex
Species	Carex obtusata	Carex lasiocarpa

Evolutionary Relationship

Stumpfe Segge and Behaartfrüchtige Segge share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Carex.

Conservation Status

Stumpfe Segge

VU — Vulnerable

Behaartfrüchtige Segge

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Stumpfe Segge	Behaartfrüchtige Segge
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Stumpfe Segge

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Distributed across Canada, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Behaartfrüchtige Segge

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Stumpfe Segge

The Blunt sedge (Carex obtusata) is a species in the genus Carex. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden