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Falkland Island sedge

Carex macloviana

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Carex
Species
Carex macloviana (Falkland Island sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French carex des Malouines

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Falkland Island sedge?
The scientific name of Falkland Island sedge is Carex macloviana. It belongs to the genus Carex.
What is the conservation status of Falkland Island sedge?
Falkland Island sedge (Carex macloviana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Falkland Island sedge live?
Falkland Island sedge is found in Distributed across Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Falkland Island sedge belong to?
Falkland Island sedge (Carex macloviana) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Falkland Island sedge endangered?
No, Falkland Island sedge (Carex macloviana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Falkland Island sedge belong to?
Falkland Island sedge (Carex macloviana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Falkland Island sedge?
The closest relatives of Falkland Island sedge in the genus Carex include Bebb-Segge, Behaarte Segge, Behaartfrüchtige Segge, Berg-Segge, Blasen-Segge.

Native Range — 5 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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