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Carex des tourbières

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 (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Carex heleonastes (Carex des tourbières)

Names in Other Languages

French Carex des tourbières

German Schlenken-Segge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Carex des tourbières?

The scientific name of Carex des tourbières is Carex heleonastes. It belongs to the genus Carex.

What is the conservation status of Carex des tourbières?

Carex des tourbières (Carex heleonastes) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Carex des tourbières live?

Carex des tourbières 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 Carex des tourbières belong to?

Carex des tourbières (Carex heleonastes) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

What kingdom does Carex des tourbières belong to?

Carex des tourbières (Carex heleonastes) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Carex des tourbières?

The closest relatives of Carex des tourbières in the genus Carex include Caerx lenticulaire, carex à balais, Carex à bec entier, carex à bec étalé, carex accrêté.