Carex demissa

Carex demissa is a species of sedge native to Iceland, Macaronesia, all of Europe, and western Asia, extending to the Himalayas and possibly Greenland. It has been introduced to eastern Canada, New Jersey, and Tasmania. It is a member of the Carex flava species complex.

Subspecies

The following subspecies are currently accepted:

Carex demissa subsp. cedercreutzii Jac.Koopman – Azores
Carex demissa subsp. demissa – Europe, Madeira, Canary Islands, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan, and the western Himalayas