Greater Tussock-sedge
VU

Greater Tussock-sedge

Carex paniculata

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Greater Tussock-sedge faces severe decline due to widespread drainage and conversion of wetland habitats for agriculture and urban development. Water level management in remaining wetlands often disrupts the natural flooding cycles essential for this species' reproduction and establishment. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought frequency in its already fragmented range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Greater Tussock-sedge inhabits nutrient-rich wetlands including fens, marshes, wet meadows, and the margins of lakes and slow-flowing rivers. It forms distinctive large tussocks in areas with seasonal flooding and requires calcareous or neutral soils with consistent moisture levels.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Greater Tussock-sedge classified as Vulnerable?
Greater Tussock-sedge is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Greater Tussock-sedge faces severe decline due to widespread drainage and conversion of wetland habitats for agriculture and urban development. Water level management in remaining wetlands often disrupts the natural flooding cycles essential for this species' reproduction and establishment. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering precipitation patterns and increasing drought frequency in its already fragmented range.
Where does Greater Tussock-sedge live?
Greater Tussock-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 Greater Tussock-sedge?
The main threats to Greater Tussock-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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