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Hanging sedge

Carex pendula

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French laîche à épis pendants
German Hänge-Segge

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 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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Monocots
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Cyperaceae
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Carex
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hanging sedge?
The scientific name of Hanging sedge is Carex pendula. It belongs to the genus Carex.
What is the conservation status of Hanging sedge?
Hanging sedge (Carex pendula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hanging sedge live?
Hanging sedge is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Hanging sedge belong to?
Hanging sedge (Carex pendula) belongs to the genus Carex, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Hanging sedge endangered?
No, Hanging sedge (Carex pendula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hanging sedge belong to?
Hanging sedge (Carex pendula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Hanging sedge?
The closest relatives of Hanging 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
LC 🐾
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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