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Carex leporina L.

oval sedge (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Synonym | Carex ovalis Gooden.

Carex leporina is a common sedge of acidic grasslands, especially in the uplands.

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-06-17

 oval sedge / Carex leporina: _Carex leporina_ is a common sedge of acidic grasslands, especially in the uplands.

The spikelets of Carex leporina are female towards the tip; the utricles are winged in the distal half.

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-06-17

 oval sedge / Carex leporina: The spikelets of _Carex leporina_ are female towards the tip; the utricles are winged in the distal half.

Inflorescence partly infected by the fly Wachtliella caricis

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2009-06-03

 oval sedge / Carex leporina: Inflorescence partly infected by the fly _Wachtliella caricis_

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