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true fox-sedge

Carex vulpina

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Carex vulpina (true fox-sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French laîche des renards

German Fuchssegge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of true fox-sedge?

The scientific name of true fox-sedge is Carex vulpina. It belongs to the genus Carex.

What is the conservation status of true fox-sedge?

true fox-sedge (Carex vulpina) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does true fox-sedge live?

true fox-sedge is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does true fox-sedge belong to?

true fox-sedge (Carex vulpina) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is true fox-sedge endangered?

Yes, true fox-sedge (Carex vulpina) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does true fox-sedge belong to?

true fox-sedge (Carex vulpina) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of true fox-sedge?

The closest relatives of true fox-sedge in the genus Carex include Alaska Large Awn Sedge, Alpine Sedge, alpine sedge, American Fox Sedge, Analogue sedge.