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Schlenken-Segge

Carex heleonastes

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Species

Carex heleonastes (Schlenken-Segge)

Names in Other Languages

French Carex des tourbières

German Schlenken-Segge

Similar Species in Carex

Behaartfrüchtige Segge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schlenken-Segge?

The scientific name of Schlenken-Segge is Carex heleonastes. It belongs to the genus Carex.

What is the conservation status of Schlenken-Segge?

Schlenken-Segge (Carex heleonastes) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Schlenken-Segge live?

Schlenken-Segge is found in Distributed across Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Schlenken-Segge belong to?

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

What kingdom does Schlenken-Segge belong to?

Schlenken-Segge (Carex heleonastes) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Schlenken-Segge?

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