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Carex elongata
About
Carex elongata, the elongated sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae, native to Europe, the Caucasus, western Siberia, Kazakhstan, and the Altai. It occurs in boggy woodland and wet meadows, where it forms dense tussocks up to about 1 m tall.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Elongated sedge is important for ecological purposes, as it helps stabilize soil in wetland areas and provides habitat for various wildlife. Its dense growth can also aid in water filtration, making it a valuable plant for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carex elongata
- Slug
- carex-elongata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Carex
- Species
- elongata
- Wikidata QID
- Q159480
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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