Pendulous Sedge - Carex pendula
Description
A large plant with very short rhizomes. Its leaves and shoots form large tufts or tussocks up to 70 cm across and stems reach 60 to 180 cm in height. Inflorescence has 1 or 2 male spikelets up to 10 cm long at the tip, and 4 or 5 female spikelets spread out lower down (up to 16 cm long). They are cylindrical and pendulous like catkins.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Woodland.
When to see it
June and July.
Life History
Perennial.
UK Status
Common and widespread, more so in the south.
VC55 Status
Has become increasingly common in VC55.
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