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Wiesen-Segge

Carex nigra

Least Concern

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The Black Sedge (Carex nigra) is a species in the genus Carex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Species

Carex nigra (Wiesen-Segge)

Names in Other Languages

French laîche noire

German Wiesen-Segge

Similar Species in Carex

Behaartfrüchtige Segge

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vs Bebb-Segge vs Behaarte Segge vs Behaartfrüchtige Segge vs Berg-Segge

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wiesen-Segge?

The scientific name of Wiesen-Segge is Carex nigra. It belongs to the genus Carex.

What is the conservation status of Wiesen-Segge?

Wiesen-Segge (Carex nigra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wiesen-Segge live?

Wiesen-Segge is found in Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Wiesen-Segge belong to?

Wiesen-Segge (Carex nigra) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Wiesen-Segge endangered?

No, Wiesen-Segge (Carex nigra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wiesen-Segge belong to?

Wiesen-Segge (Carex nigra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Wiesen-Segge?

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