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Carex canescens L.

white sedge (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencyN
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Synonym | Carex curta Gooden.

Carex canescens has flowering spikes with male flowers at the base and female flowers above, all of which are a pale yellowy green; it grows in bogs and wet heaths.

Corrie Fee (VC90: Angus); 2016-07-10

 white sedge / Carex canescens: _Carex canescens_ has flowering spikes with male flowers at the base and female flowers above, all of which are a pale yellowy green; it grows in bogs and wet heaths.

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