Description: This sedge species forms large, dense tussocks which stand up to three feet or more above the general ground level and from which grow the leaves and flowering stems.

It is abundant in swamps and fens, but declines in these situations once trees such as willows or alder become established.

All names: Carex paniculata L.

Distribution Map from NBN: Carex paniculata at National Biodiversity Network mapping facility, data for UK.

iNaturalist: Carex paniculata at iNaturalist World Species Observations database.