Carex remota

FamilyGenus: Carexheimisch in Deutschland

About this species

A native, shade-loving sedge growing to about 40 cm, with broad leaves and flowering in June and July.

Ecological significance

As a native species, it forms part of the natural ground flora of shady, damp woodlands.

Annual cycle

Flowers from June to July.

Standort & Merkmale

Light

Schatten

Moisture

Frisch (Mäßig feucht)

Soil

Mittelzehrer (Normaler Boden)

Bloom time

Jun – Jul

Soil reaction

Mäßig sauer bis neutral

Bioregion

Continental

Growth form

Gras

Woodiness

Nicht verholzt

Leaf type

Breitblättrig

Plant height

0.433 m

Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)

Pflege & Anbau

Grow in partial to full shade in a moist but well-drained soil of normal fertility, neutral to slightly acid pH. Avoid exposed, dry sites.

Scientific profile

Carex remota is a native sedge of woodland floors and shady, moist places. It forms loose tufts of broad, arching leaves and typically reaches around 40 cm in height. The flowering stems appear from June to July, bearing small, greenish-brown spikelets. This species prefers shaded conditions, fresh to moderately moist soils of average fertility, and a neutral to slightly acidic reaction. It tolerates only low levels of disturbance.

Sources & data origin

•FloraWeb / BfN

•EIVE 1.0 — Dengler et al. (2023), DOI: 10.3897/VCS.98324 (CC BY 4.0)

•GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — GBIF Secretariat (2024), DOI: 10.15468/39omei (CC BY 4.0)

•TRY Categorical Traits (ID3) — Kattge et al. (2012), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.3 (CC BY 3.0)

•TRY Global Spectrum (ID81) — Díaz et al. (2016/2021), DOI: 10.17871/TRY.81 (CC BY)

•Govaerts R et al. (2025) — World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) v14. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. DOI: 10.34885/xs7h-ze42 (CC BY 4.0)

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