Carex magellanica subsp. magellanica
Boreal Bog Sedge, Little Sedge
Also known as: Carex abjiciens Steud. +1 more
- Carex abjiciens Steud.
- Carex limosa var. humilior St.-Lag.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Found natively in the Antarctic botanical region and South America, Carex magellanica subsp. magellanica (commonly known as Boreal Bog Sedge or Little Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Carex magellanica, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Subantarctic Islands
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South, Falkland Is.
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