Small-fruited Prickly-sedge - Carex muricata subsp. pairae
Description
One of several subspecies of Carex muricata. A specimen is normally required to confirm identification.
Identification difficulty

Recording advice
A specimen is normally required to confirm identification.
Habitat
Grassland.
When to see it
Flowering in June and July.
Life History
Perennial.
UK Status
Widespread, particularly in the north and west of Britain.
VC55 Status
Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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