Carex pilulifera L.

Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection

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Distribution
Carex pilulifera (rights holder: Kristian Peters -- Fabelfroh 11:03, 8 May 2007 (UTC))© Kristian Peters -- Fabelfroh 11:03, 8 May 2007 (UTC) (licence)

Pill Sedge

Carex pilulifera, the pill sedge,[2] is a European species of sedge found in acid heaths, woods and grassland from Macaronesia to Scandinavia. It grows up to 30 cm (12 in) tall, with 2–4 female spikes and 1 male spike in an inflorescence. These stalks bend as the seeds ripen, and the seeds are collected and dispersed by ants of the species Myrmica ruginodis. Varieties: Carex oederi var. oede... © Wikipedia authors and editors (licence)

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Definition
Parent Taxon
Carex
Global Pollen Project UUID
c34df496-25b3-46bc-a0f6-198433569584
Botanical Reference
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