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Hammer sedge

Carex hirta

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)
Order
Poales (イネ目)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Carex
Species
Carex hirta (Hammer sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French laîche hérissée
German Behaarte Segge

Similar Species in Carex

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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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Arapaho Sedge
Carex arapahoensis
Least Concern
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Arctic marsh sedge
Carex holostoma
Vulnerable
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Accumulating Sedge
Carex cumulata
Not Evaluated
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hammer sedge?
The scientific name of Hammer sedge is Carex hirta. It belongs to the genus Carex.
What is the conservation status of Hammer sedge?
Hammer sedge (Carex hirta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hammer sedge live?
Hammer sedge is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Hammer sedge belong to?
Hammer sedge (Carex hirta) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Hammer sedge endangered?
No, Hammer sedge (Carex hirta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hammer sedge belong to?
Hammer sedge (Carex hirta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Hammer sedge?
The closest relatives of Hammer sedge in the genus Carex include Alaska Large Awn Sedge, Alpine Sedge, alpine sedge, American Fox Sedge, Analogue sedge.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Carex — 20 Species

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Alaska Large Awn Sedge
Carex macrochaeta
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Alpine Sedge
Carex norvegica
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alpine sedge
Carex media
LC 🐾
American Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea
LC 🐾
Analogue sedge
Carex simulata
LC 🐾
Arapaho Sedge
Carex arapahoensis
LC 🐾
Arctic marsh sedge
Carex holostoma
VU 🐾
Awl-Fruited Oval Sedge
Carex tribuloides
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 🐾
Bebb Sedge
Carex bebbii
NE 🐾
Beech Wood Sedge
Carex laxiflora
NE 🐾
Atlantic Sedge
Carex atlantica
LC 🐾
Asa Gray'S Sedge
Carex grayi
NE 🐾
Accumulating Sedge
Carex cumulata
NE
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