Dark sedge spikes releasing yellow pollen-bearing anthers.

Dark sedge spikes releasing yellow pollen-bearing anthers.

Identification review: Fine leaves, low woodland tufts and dark-scaled spikes with yellow anthers support the field label. Mature hairy fruit sacs and red fibrous basal sheaths remain useful checks against lookalikes.

Selection: retained for the field-guide collection.

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