Carex binervis
Green Ribbed Sedge, Moor Sedge
Also known as: Carex binervis f. nigrescens Druce +11 more
- Carex binervis f. nigrescens Druce
- Carex binervis var. alpina Drejer
- Carex binervis var. ovata Merino
- Carex distans subsp. binervis (Sm.) Douin
- Carex distans subsp. binervis (Sm.) Husn.
- Carex gandogeri H.Lév. & Vaniot
- Carex gandogeri H.Lév. ex Gand.
- Carex sadleri E.F.Linton
- Carex versicolor Dumort.
- Trasus binervis (Sm.) Gray
- Trasus binervis var. androgynus Gray
- Trasus binervis var. ramosus Gray
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex binervis (commonly known as Green-Ribbed Sedge or Moor Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Carex genus, encompassing over 2300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belgium, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Morocco, Norway, Portugal, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Netherlands, Sweden