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Egg Sedge

Carex leporina

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Uzbekistan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Carex
Species
Carex leporina (Egg Sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French carex des lièvres
German Hasenpfoten-Segge

Similar Species in Carex

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masiega
Carex elata
Vulnerable
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zarzaparilla de Alemania
Carex arenaria
Least Concern
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Accumulating Sedge
Carex cumulata
Not Evaluated
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Alaska Large Awn Sedge
Carex macrochaeta
Least Concern
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Alpine Sedge
Carex norvegica
Least Concern
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alpine sedge
Carex media
Least Concern
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American Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea
Least Concern
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Analogue sedge
Carex simulata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Egg Sedge?
The scientific name of Egg Sedge is Carex leporina. It belongs to the genus Carex.
What is the conservation status of Egg Sedge?
Egg Sedge (Carex leporina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Egg Sedge live?
Egg Sedge is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Uzbekistan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Canada, Denmark, France, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States, Uzbekistan.
What family does Egg Sedge belong to?
Egg Sedge (Carex leporina) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Egg Sedge endangered?
No, Egg Sedge (Carex leporina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Egg Sedge belong to?
Egg Sedge (Carex leporina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Egg Sedge?
The closest relatives of Egg Sedge in the genus Carex include masiega, zarzaparilla de Alemania, Alpine Sedge, American Fox Sedge, Analogue sedge.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Carex — 20 Species

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masiega
Carex elata
VU 🐾
zarzaparilla de Alemania
Carex arenaria
LC 🐾
Alpine Sedge
Carex norvegica
LC 🐾
American Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea
LC 🐾
Analogue sedge
Carex simulata
LC 🐾
Arapaho Sedge
Carex arapahoensis
LC 🐾
Awl-Fruited Oval Sedge
Carex tribuloides
NE 🐾
Bebb Sedge
Carex bebbii
NE 🐾
Awl-Fruited Sedge
Carex stipata
LC 🐾
Back'S Sedge
Carex backii
NE 🐾
Beach Sedge
Carex silicea
NE 🐾
Beaked Sedge
Carex rostrata
LC 🐾
Beaked Sedge
Carex utriculata
LC 🐾
Beaked sedge
Carex exsiccata
LC 🐾
beautiful sedge
Carex concinna
NE 🐾
Arctic marsh sedge
Carex holostoma
VU 🐾
Beech Wood Sedge
Carex laxiflora
NE 🐾
Atlantic Sedge
Carex atlantica
LC 🐾
Asa Gray'S Sedge
Carex grayi
NE 🐾
alpine sedge
Carex media
LC
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