Carex otrubaeCarex otrubae, the false fox-sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family, Cyperaceae.DescriptionIt grows tall with the leaves being linear and wide. Both inflorescence and lanceolate are long. Its utricles are either pale green or orange-brown. Female specimens have pale orange-brown glumes which are ovate and are in length.Distribution and habitatThis species occurs in Europe, Central Asia, West Siberia, and Xinjiang, China. It thrives in wetlands on heavy soils and especially in lowland areas and can be found near lakes, rivers and reservoirs, as well as coastal areas.