Carex ambita
Biostatus
Native
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Sedges
Detailed taxonomy
Genus
Family
Endemic genus
No
Endemic family
No
Other information
Etymology
carex: Latin name for a species of sedge, now applied to the whole group.
Manaaki Whenua Online Interactive Key
Regional conservation statuses
Otago: 2025 | Regionally Data Deficient | Qualifiers: DPT, DPS, DPR, NR, SP, RR
The regional threat classification system leverages off the national assessments in the NZTCS, providing information relevant for the regional context. Otago conservation status information is sourced from the “Conservation Status of Indigenous Vascular Plants in Otago, 2025” Jarvie S et al. (2025) report.