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Carex caryophyllea Latourr.

spring sedge (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
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Carex caryophyllea grows in dry, calcareous grassland in the lowlands and more acidic grasslands in the uplands.

Ticino, Switzerland; 2008-05-07

 spring sedge / Carex caryophyllea: _Carex caryophyllea_ grows in dry, calcareous grassland in the lowlands and more acidic grasslands in the uplands.

Carex caryophyllea has short rhizomes, and can spread to form large patches.

Ticino, Switzerland; 2008-05-09

 spring sedge / Carex caryophyllea: _Carex caryophyllea_ has short rhizomes, and can spread to form large patches.

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