Fingered Sedge
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Fingered Sedge

Carex digitata

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Overview

Carex digitata, finger sedge, or fingered sedge is a species in the genus Carex, native to Europe and western Asia. It is found most often in shady, deciduous mesotrophic oak‑hornbeam forests.

Fingered Sedge faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments, particularly due to intensive forestry practices and agricultural conversion. Climate change is altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required by this species, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed woodlands with moist, humus-rich soils, particularly in beech and oak forests with partial shade conditions. Also found in woodland edges, clearings, and scrubland areas with well-drained but moisture-retentive soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Fingered Sedge classified as Critically Endangered?
Fingered Sedge is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Fingered Sedge faces severe threats from habitat destruction and fragmentation of its specialized woodland environments, particularly due to intensive forestry practices and agricultural conversion. Climate change is altering the delicate moisture and temperature conditions required by this species, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitats.
Where does Fingered Sedge live?
Fingered Sedge occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Fingered Sedge?
The main threats to Fingered Sedge are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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