Carex hirta
Hairy Sedge, Hammer Sedge
Also known as: Carex hirta f. glabrata Peterm. +17 more
- Carex hirta f. glabrata Peterm.
- Carex hirta f. hirsutissima Podp.
- Carex hirta f. hirta
- Carex hirta f. hirtiformis (Pers.) Junge, 1837
- Carex hirta f. hirtiformis (Pers.) Kunth
- Carex hirta f. latifolia Waisb. ex Kük.
- Carex hirta f. major Peterm.
- Carex hirta f. paludosa A.Winkl. ex Asch. & Graebn.
- Carex hirta f. pseudohirta Schur
- Carex hirta f. spinosa H.Mort.
- Carex hirta f. subhirtiformis Kneuck.
- Carex hirta f. villosa Peterm.
- Carex hirta subsp. hirta
- Carex hirta subsp. hirtiformis (Pers.) Janch.
- Carex hirta subsp. hirtiformis K.Richt.
- Carex hirta var. aquatica Waisb.
- Carex hirta var. fuscescentes Lej.
- Carex hirta var. glabra Gaudin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Carex hirta (commonly known as Hairy Sedge or Hammer Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Ukraine, 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, New Zealand South, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Prince Edward I., Québec, Vermont, Wisconsin