Carex pendula
Hanging Sedge
Also known as: Carex maxima Scop. +6 more
- Carex maxima Scop.
- Carex pendula f. pallida Asch. & Graebn.
- Carex pendula var. myosuroides Boott
- Carex tenuirostrata X.F.Jin, S.H.Jin & D.F.Wu
- Manochlaenia pendula (Huds.) Fedde & J.Schust.
- Trasus pendulus (Huds.) Gray
- Trasus pendulus var. androgynus 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 pendula (commonly known as Hanging sedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Belgium, Corse, Cyprus, Denmark, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, 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)
California, Chile South, China Southeast, New Zealand South, Oregon, Sweden