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Brevior Sedge

Carex brevior

Not Evaluated

About

The Brevior Sedge (Carex brevior) is a species in the genus Carex. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Japan, Sweden, and United States.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Carex
Species
Carex brevior (Brevior Sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French carex à têtes courtes

Similar Species in Carex

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Bebb-Segge
Carex bebbii
Not Evaluated
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Behaarte Segge
Carex hirta
Least Concern
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Behaartfrüchtige Segge
Carex lasiocarpa
Near Threatened
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Berg-Segge
Carex montana
Least Concern
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Blasen-Segge
Carex vesicaria
Least Concern
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Bleiche Segge
Carex pallescens
Least Concern
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Bräunliche Segge
Carex brunnescens
Least Concern
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Buxbaums Segge
Carex buxbaumii
Least Concern
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brevior Sedge?
The scientific name of Brevior Sedge is Carex brevior. It belongs to the genus Carex.
Where does Brevior Sedge live?
Brevior Sedge is found in Distributed across Canada, Japan, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Japan, Sweden, United States.
What family does Brevior Sedge belong to?
Brevior Sedge (Carex brevior) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
What kingdom does Brevior Sedge belong to?
Brevior Sedge (Carex brevior) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Brevior Sedge?
The closest relatives of Brevior Sedge in the genus Carex include Bebb-Segge, Behaarte Segge, Behaartfrüchtige Segge, Berg-Segge, Blasen-Segge.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Carex — 20 Species

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Bebb-Segge
Carex bebbii
NE 🐾
Behaarte Segge
Carex hirta
LC 🐾
Behaartfrüchtige Segge
Carex lasiocarpa
NT 🐾
Berg-Segge
Carex montana
LC 🐾
Blasen-Segge
Carex vesicaria
LC 🐾
Bleiche Segge
Carex pallescens
LC 🐾
Bräunliche Segge
Carex brunnescens
LC 🐾
Buxbaums Segge
Carex buxbaumii
LC 🐾
Crawfords Segge
Carex crawfordii
NE 🐾
Davall-Segge
Carex davalliana
NE 🐾
Dichtährige Segge
Carex spicata
LC 🐾
Drahtsegge
Carex diandra
CR 🐾
Dreinervige Segge
Carex trinervis
NT 🐾
Dünnährige Segge
Carex strigosa
NT 🐾
Entferntährige Segge
Carex distans
NT 🐾
Fadenwurzelige Segge
Carex chordorrhiza
LC 🐾
Felsen-Segge
Carex rupestris
LC 🐾
Filzsegge
Carex tomentosa
LC 🐾
Finger-Segge
Carex digitata
CR 🐾
Floh-Segge
Carex pulicaris
CR
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