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Carex pilulifera L.

pill sedge (Cyperaceae)

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Very widespreadSlight tendencyN
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Carex pilulifera is a sedge of acid, peaty or sandy soils, especially in the uplands; unlike Carex montana or Carex ericetorum, the lowest bract is green and leaf-like.

Bleaklow (VC57: Derbyshire); 2007-05-23

 pill sedge / Carex pilulifera: _Carex pilulifera_ is a sedge of acid, peaty or sandy soils, especially in the uplands; unlike _Carex montana_ or _Carex ericetorum_, the lowest bract is green and leaf-like.

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