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Graue Segge

Carex canescens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States

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 canescens (Graue Segge)

Names in Other Languages

French carex blanchâtre
German Graue Segge

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Graue Segge?
The scientific name of Graue Segge is Carex canescens. It belongs to the genus Carex.
What is the conservation status of Graue Segge?
Graue Segge (Carex canescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Graue Segge live?
Graue Segge is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Graue Segge belong to?
Graue Segge (Carex canescens) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Graue Segge endangered?
No, Graue Segge (Carex canescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Graue Segge belong to?
Graue Segge (Carex canescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Graue Segge?
The closest relatives of Graue Segge in the genus Carex include Bebb-Segge, Behaarte Segge, Behaartfrüchtige Segge, Berg-Segge, Blasen-Segge.

Native Range — 9 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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