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Bicoloured Sedge

Carex bicolor

Endangered

About

The Bicoloured Sedge (Carex bicolor) is a species in the genus Carex. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits boreal forests and taiga within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Species

Carex bicolor (Bicoloured Sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French carex bicolore

Similar Species in Carex

Behaartfrüchtige Segge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bicoloured Sedge?

The scientific name of Bicoloured Sedge is Carex bicolor. It belongs to the genus Carex.

What is the conservation status of Bicoloured Sedge?

Bicoloured Sedge (Carex bicolor) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bicoloured Sedge live?

Bicoloured Sedge is found in Distributed across Canada, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Bicoloured Sedge belong to?

Bicoloured Sedge (Carex bicolor) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Bicoloured Sedge endangered?

Yes, Bicoloured Sedge (Carex bicolor) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Bicoloured Sedge belong to?

Bicoloured Sedge (Carex bicolor) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Bicoloured Sedge?

The closest relatives of Bicoloured Sedge in the genus Carex include Bebb-Segge, Behaarte Segge, Behaartfrüchtige Segge, Berg-Segge, Blasen-Segge.