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Carex pulicaris

Flea Sedge
Also known as: Carex psyllophora L.f. +6 more
  • Carex psyllophora L.f.
  • Carex pulicaris var. caespitosa Vollm.
  • Caricinella pulicaris (L.) St.-Lag.
  • Psyllophora pulicaris (L.) Schur
  • Psyllophora puliciformis Montandon
  • Psyllophora vulgaris Heuff.
  • Vignea pulicaris (L.) Rchb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Naturally occurring in Europe, Carex pulicaris (commonly known as Flea 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)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Yugoslavia

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