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Bristle-Fruited Sedge

Carex echinata

Least Concern

About

The Bristle-Fruited Sedge (Carex echinata) is a species in the genus Carex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Carex echinata (Bristle-Fruited Sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French laîche étoilée

German Igel-Segge

Similar Species in Carex

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Carex macrochaeta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bristle-Fruited Sedge?

The scientific name of Bristle-Fruited Sedge is Carex echinata. It belongs to the genus Carex.

What is the conservation status of Bristle-Fruited Sedge?

Bristle-Fruited Sedge (Carex echinata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bristle-Fruited Sedge live?

Bristle-Fruited Sedge is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Bristle-Fruited Sedge belong to?

Bristle-Fruited Sedge (Carex echinata) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Bristle-Fruited Sedge endangered?

No, Bristle-Fruited Sedge (Carex echinata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bristle-Fruited Sedge belong to?

Bristle-Fruited Sedge (Carex echinata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Bristle-Fruited Sedge?

The closest relatives of Bristle-Fruited Sedge in the genus Carex include junça-das-areas, Alpine Sedge, beautiful sedge, American Fox Sedge, Analogue sedge.