Floh-Segge vs Behaarte Segge

Carex pulicaris compared with Carex hirta

Key Differences

• Floh-Segge is Critically Endangered while Behaarte Segge is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Floh-Segge	Behaarte 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 pulicaris	Carex hirta

Evolutionary Relationship

Floh-Segge and Behaarte Segge share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Carex.

Conservation Status

Floh-Segge

CR — Critically Endangered

Behaarte Segge

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Floh-Segge	Behaarte Segge
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Floh-Segge

Habitat

Inhabits boreal forests and taiga within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Behaarte Segge

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 5 countries:

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