Carex paniculata
Greater Tussock Sedge, Panicled Sedge
Also known as: Carex ×boenninghauseniana var. subpaniculata Lange +5 more
- Carex ×boenninghauseniana var. subpaniculata Lange
- Caricina paniculata (L.) St.-Lag.
- Physiglochis paniculata (L.) Raf.
- Rhynchopera paniculata (L.) Börner
- Rhynchopera paniculata (L.) Fedde & J.Schust.
- Vignea paniculata (L.) Rchb.
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 paniculata (commonly known as Greater Tussock-Sedge or Panicled Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sicilia, 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)
New Zealand North
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms