10,572 observationsEndangered
European Woodland Sedge
Carex sylvatica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Poales ›Family: Cyperaceae ›Genus: Carex
About
Carex sylvatica is a species of sedge found in deciduous woodlands across Europe. It typically reaches 60 cm (24 in) tall, and has an inflorescence made up of 3–5 pendent female spikes and a single male spike. It is also used as a garden plant, and has been introduced to North America and New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Woodland Sedge is Carex sylvatica.
- The European Woodland Sedge has a conservation status of Endangered.
- European Woodland Sedge belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- European Woodland Sedge belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- European Woodland Sedge belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- European Woodland Sedge belongs to the order Poales.
- European Woodland Sedge belongs to the family Cyperaceae.
- European Woodland Sedge belongs to the genus Carex.