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Carex nigra (L.) Reichard

common sedge (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
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Carex nigra is a very common and variable species, either spreading by rhizomes or forming dense tufts.

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

 common sedge / Carex nigra: _Carex nigra_ is a very common and variable species, either spreading by rhizomes or forming dense tufts.

The utricles of Carex nigra are unbeaked and are often suffused with a dark pigment.

Glyderau (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-05-31

 common sedge / Carex nigra: The utricles of _Carex nigra_ are unbeaked and are often suffused with a dark pigment.

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