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Grassland sedge

Carex divulsa

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Carex divulsa (Grassland sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French laîche écartée

German Unterbrochenährige Segge

Similar Species in Carex

Alaska Large Awn Sedge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grassland sedge?

The scientific name of Grassland sedge is Carex divulsa. It belongs to the genus Carex.

What is the conservation status of Grassland sedge?

Grassland sedge (Carex divulsa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grassland sedge live?

Grassland sedge is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Grassland sedge belong to?

Grassland sedge (Carex divulsa) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

What kingdom does Grassland sedge belong to?

Grassland sedge (Carex divulsa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Grassland sedge?

The closest relatives of Grassland sedge in the genus Carex include Accumulating Sedge, Alaska Large Awn Sedge, alpine sedge, alpine sedge, Alpine Sedge.