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Sparrige Segge

Carex muricata

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Species

Carex muricata (Sparrige Segge)

Names in Other Languages

French laîche de paira

German Sparrige Segge

Similar Species in Carex

Behaartfrüchtige Segge

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sparrige Segge?

The scientific name of Sparrige Segge is Carex muricata. It belongs to the genus Carex.

What is the conservation status of Sparrige Segge?

Sparrige Segge (Carex muricata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sparrige Segge live?

Sparrige Segge is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Ecuador, Finland, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Sparrige Segge belong to?

Sparrige Segge (Carex muricata) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

What kingdom does Sparrige Segge belong to?

Sparrige Segge (Carex muricata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Sparrige Segge?

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