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Carex binervis Sm.

green-ribbed sedge (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Carex binervis grows in acidic grasslands and heaths, mostly in upland regions.

Preseli Mountains (VC45: Pembrokeshire); 2014-05-23

 green-ribbed sedge / Carex binervis: _Carex binervis_ grows in acidic grasslands and heaths, mostly in upland regions.

Mature utricles of Carex binervis have 2 green nerves running into the beak.

Meall Corranaich (VC88: Mid Perthshire); 2016-07-07

 green-ribbed sedge / Carex binervis: Mature utricles of _Carex binervis_ have 2 green nerves running into the beak.

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