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fibrous tussock-sedge

Carex appropinquata

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French laîche paradoxale
German Wundersegge

Similar Species in Carex

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Accumulating Sedge
Carex cumulata
Not Evaluated
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Alaska Large Awn Sedge
Carex macrochaeta
Least Concern
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alpine sedge
Carex media
Least Concern
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alpine sedge
Carex podocarpa
Not Evaluated
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Alpine Sedge
Carex norvegica
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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Aquatic Sedge
Carex aquatilis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fibrous tussock-sedge?
The scientific name of fibrous tussock-sedge is Carex appropinquata. It belongs to the genus Carex.
What is the conservation status of fibrous tussock-sedge?
fibrous tussock-sedge (Carex appropinquata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does fibrous tussock-sedge live?
fibrous tussock-sedge is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does fibrous tussock-sedge belong to?
fibrous tussock-sedge (Carex appropinquata) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is fibrous tussock-sedge endangered?
No, fibrous tussock-sedge (Carex appropinquata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does fibrous tussock-sedge belong to?
fibrous tussock-sedge (Carex appropinquata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of fibrous tussock-sedge?
The closest relatives of fibrous tussock-sedge in the genus Carex include Accumulating Sedge, Alaska Large Awn Sedge, alpine sedge, alpine sedge, Alpine Sedge.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Carex — 20 Species

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Accumulating Sedge
Carex cumulata
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Alaska Large Awn Sedge
Carex macrochaeta
LC 🐾
alpine sedge
Carex podocarpa
NE 🐾
alpine sedge
Carex media
LC 🐾
Alpine Sedge
Carex norvegica
LC 🐾
American Fox Sedge
Carex vulpinoidea
LC 🐾
Analogue sedge
Carex simulata
LC 🐾
Aquatic Sedge
Carex aquatilis
LC 🐾
Arapaho Sedge
Carex arapahoensis
LC 🐾
Arctic marsh sedge
Carex holostoma
VU 🐾
Asa Gray'S Sedge
Carex grayi
NE 🐾
Astragal Radde
Carex melanorrhyncha
DD 🐾
Atlantic Sedge
Carex atlantica
LC 🐾
Awl-Fruited Oval Sedge
Carex tribuloides
NE 🐾
Awl-Fruited Sedge
Carex stipata
LC 🐾
Awned Sedge
Carex atherodes
VU 🐾
Back'S Sedge
Carex backii
NE 🐾
Beach Sedge
Carex silicea
NE 🐾
Beaked sedge
Carex exsiccata
LC 🐾
Beaked Sedge
Carex utriculata
LC
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