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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.

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

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)
Netherlands, Sweden

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