The Flora of Derbyshire - Checklist, Maps and Sample Accounts

THIS IS A DRAFT

The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.

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Dates
First year: 1789
Latest year: 2006

County Status
Native

Family
Cyperaceae

Total records held
301

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 71	99
Tetrads: 58	80
Hectads: 22	31

Conservation Status

Account last edited
Mar 23 2007

Explanation of terms

Species Details

Greater Tussock-sedge is an occasional native perennial of fens, swamps and carrs. While usually avoiding limestone areas, it prefers peaty soils flushed with rather base-rich water. It is only found in scattered locations across the county, although where it does grow, it can form considerable stands {Torside Reservoir SK0799; Snake Plantation SK1091; Bradley Brook Marsh SK2343, Mere Pond SK3622}.