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Carex pendula Huds.

pendulous sedge (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencySE
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Carex pendula is a large, tufted sedge that grows in woodlands and beside water across the lowlands of the British Isles.

Winchcombe (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2011-10-22

 pendulous sedge / Carex pendula: _Carex pendula_ is a large, tufted sedge that grows in woodlands and beside water across the lowlands of the British Isles.

The several long female spikes and 1 or 2 male spikes hang down from the stem.

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-07-04

 pendulous sedge / Carex pendula: The several long female spikes and 1 or 2 male spikes hang down from the stem.

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