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Carex vulpina
Species of grass-like plant in the sedge family From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Carex vulpina, the true fox sedge, is a species in the genus Carex, native to Europe and western Asia.[2]
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Description
Carex vulpina can be identified by its reddish-brown inflorescence, appearing in June and July. It has sturdy, triangular stems, winged in cross-section, with bright green, flat leaves. It can reach 0.95m in height,[3] and is often confused with its relative Carex otrubae, the False Fox-sedge.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Carex vulpina is widespread throughout Europe to Xinjiang.[5]
It favours a lowland wetland habitat, such as river banks, ditches and seasonally flooding meadows.[3] Though not considered to be a species of global concern, it is considered vulnerable in the UK.[6]
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