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Carex hirta L.

hairy sedge (Cyperaceae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
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Carex hirta is common in grasslands, especially in anthropogenic habitats, south of the Highland Boundary Fault.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-05-20

 hairy sedge / Carex hirta: _Carex hirta_ is common in grasslands, especially in anthropogenic habitats, south of the Highland Boundary Fault.

The leaf-sheaths of Carex hirta are conspicuously hairy.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-05-20

 hairy sedge / Carex hirta: The leaf-sheaths of _Carex hirta_ are conspicuously hairy.

The utricles of Carex hirta are also hairy, with a long, bifid beak.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-05-20

 hairy sedge / Carex hirta: The utricles of _Carex hirta_ are also hairy, with a long, bifid beak.

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