Carex sylvatica
Carex sylvatica
FamilyGenus: Carexheimisch in Deutschland
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Species
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Interactions
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Host relationships
Species
About this species
Carex sylvatica is a native woodland sedge found in shaded, moist, calcareous habitats. It grows to about 45 cm tall, producing broad leaves and flowering from June to July.
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Larval host
Ecological significance
A native component of shaded, fresh woodland ground floras on calcareous to neutral soils, contributing to habitat structure.
Annual cycle
A perennial with a growing season from spring to autumn; flowers appear in June and 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
0.451 m
Morphological traits: TRY ID3 (CC BY 3.0) & TRY ID81 (CC BY)
Pflege & Anbau
Prefers shade and fresh, moderately moist, neutral to alkaline soil of moderate fertility. Suited to woodland or shaded border settings.
Scientific profile
Carex sylvatica is a perennial, non-woody sedge forming grass-like clumps. Native in Great Britain, it typically inhabits shaded sites on fresh, moderately moist, calcareous to neutral soils of moderate fertility. The plant reaches an average height of approximately 45 cm, with broad leaves (leaf area around 677 mm²). Flowering occurs from June to July. The small diaspores weigh about 1.55 mg. It is associated with low-disturbance environments and is a characteristic species of several shaded forest and woodland plant communities.
Host relationships
3 species use this plant as a host
Sources & data origin
•TRY v6.0 / BiolFlor flowering phenology (Request 47350) — CC BY 4.0TRY request 47350 (Public, Data Released, TRY v6.0; 2026-02-15). Cite TRY: Kattge et al. (2020), doi:10.1111/gcb.14904; original source: Trefflich, A., Klotz, S. & Kühn, I. (2002). Blühphänologie. BIOLFLOR, Schriftenreihe für Vegetationskunde 38:127–131.
•Cook et al. (2025) UK Butterfly & Moth Traits (DOI: 10.5285/dbc7cc17-cbbd-49dd-bab4-8e8855768d66)
•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)
•Foto: © Adobe Stock / AdobeStock_368480509
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