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This common sedge is the only one which has sheaths and leaves covered in hairs - hence Hairy Sedge. The hairiness isn't visible in this photo. The spikes of fruits are widely spaced and there are often two or three male spikelets which persist when the plant is in fruit.
Frodsham marsh 6th June 2005
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Added on October 7th 2005