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Chaffy sedge

Carex paleacea

Near Threatened

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The Chaffy sedge (Carex paleacea) is a species in the genus Carex. It is currently classified as Near Threatened 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 (5 countries) and North America (Canada). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Species

Carex paleacea (Chaffy sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French Carex paléacé

Similar Species in Carex

Behaartfrüchtige Segge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chaffy sedge?

The scientific name of Chaffy sedge is Carex paleacea. It belongs to the genus Carex.

What is the conservation status of Chaffy sedge?

Chaffy sedge (Carex paleacea) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chaffy sedge live?

Chaffy sedge is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Chaffy sedge belong to?

Chaffy sedge (Carex paleacea) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

What kingdom does Chaffy sedge belong to?

Chaffy sedge (Carex paleacea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Chaffy sedge?

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