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black-spiked sedge

Carex melanostachya

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About

The Black-spiked sedge (Carex melanostachya) is a species in the genus Carex. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Russia, and Sweden.

🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇾 Belarus

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (растения)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)

Class

Liliopsida (лилиопсиды)

Order

Poales (злакоцветные)

Species

Carex melanostachya (black-spiked sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French carex penché

German Schwarzährige Segge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of black-spiked sedge?

The scientific name of black-spiked sedge is Carex melanostachya. It belongs to the genus Carex.

Where does black-spiked sedge live?

black-spiked sedge is found in Distributed across Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Russia, and Sweden.. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Russia, Sweden.

What family does black-spiked sedge belong to?

black-spiked sedge (Carex melanostachya) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

What kingdom does black-spiked sedge belong to?

black-spiked sedge (Carex melanostachya) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of black-spiked sedge?

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