Carex acutiformis
European Lake Sedge, Lesser Pond Sedge
Also known as: Carex acutiformis f. acutiformis +17 more
- Carex acutiformis f. acutiformis
- Carex acutiformis f. depauperata (Lange) Kük.
- Carex acutiformis f. gracilior Kük.
- Carex acutiformis f. maxima (Urb.) Kük.
- Carex acutiformis f. minor Peterm.
- Carex acutiformis f. spadicea (Nyman) Asch. & Graebn.
- Carex acutiformis f. spadicea (Roth) Junge
- Carex acutiformis f. spadicea (Roth) Neuman
- Carex acutiformis subsp. kochiana (DC.) K.Richt.
- Carex acutiformis var. abbreviata Beck
- Carex acutiformis var. kochiana (DC.) Garcke
- Carex acutiformis var. spadicea (Roth) Asch. & Graebn.
- Carex kochiana DC.
- Carex olgae Regel
- Carex paludosa f. depauperata Lange
- Carex paludosa Gooden.
- Carex paludosa subsp. kochiana (DC.) Arcang.
- Carex paludosa var. brachylepis L.C.Lamb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Carex acutiformis (commonly known as European lake sedge or Lesser pond sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Carex is notably large, comprising more than 2300 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, East Tropical Africa, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southern Africa, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cape Provinces, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Free State, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, KwaZulu-Natal, Lebanon-Syria, Lesotho, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northern Provinces, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Tanzania, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ontario