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Carex paniculata L.

greater tussock-sedge (Cyperaceae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
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Carex paniculata grows beside water or in swampy woodland, especially on base-rich soils; it forms large tussocks which can grow quite tall.

Banbury (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-04-29

 greater tussock-sedge / Carex paniculata: _Carex paniculata_ grows beside water or in swampy woodland, especially on base-rich soils; it forms large tussocks which can grow quite tall.

The utricles of Carex paniculata are winged in the distal half, distinguishing it from other tussock-sedges Carex appropinquata and Carex diandra.

Banbury (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-04-29

 greater tussock-sedge / Carex paniculata: The utricles of _Carex paniculata_ are winged in the distal half, distinguishing it from other tussock-sedges _Carex appropinquata_ and _Carex diandra_.

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