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Carex elata All.

tufted sedge (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadNegligible tendencyW
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Carex elata grows in sites that are at least seasonally flooded, mostly in eastern England and central Ireland and especially along Lough Erne in Northern Ireland.

Ticino, Switzerland; 2008-05-09

 tufted sedge / Carex elata: _Carex elata_ grows in sites that are at least seasonally flooded, mostly in eastern England and central Ireland and especially along Lough Erne in Northern Ireland.

Carex elata forms dense tussocks.

Ticino, Switzerland; 2008-05-09

 tufted sedge / Carex elata: _Carex elata_ forms dense tussocks.

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