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Carex remota L.

remote sedge (Cyperaceae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
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Carex remota is a tuft-forming sedge of shady lowland woods, especially where seasonally flooded, such as along water-courses.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-07-06

 remote sedge / Carex remota: _Carex remota_ is a tuft-forming sedge of shady lowland woods, especially where seasonally flooded, such as along water-courses.

The inflorescence of Carex remota consists of several small, widely spaced spikelets; the lowest bract is longer than the whole inflorescence.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-07-06

 remote sedge / Carex remota: The inflorescence of _Carex remota_ consists of several small, widely spaced spikelets; the lowest bract is longer than the whole inflorescence.

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