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Distant sedge
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Sedges

Distant sedge

Carex distans L.

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishDistant sedge
DutchZilte zegge
Spanish—
Chinese疏花苔草
Scientific nameCarex distans L.

About this species

Carex distans, commonly known as distant sedge, is a plant species in the sedge family, Cyperaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It is part of a complex of similar species that occur across Eurasia. Its relatives include Carex diluta of central Asia, which has also been introduced to North America in Montana. Carex distans has been introduced to US states including Maryland and Pennsylvania. More recently, it was found in Oregon. There is a report from Victoria, Australia as well.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyCyperaceae
GenusCarex

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