This is a fairly common sedge to be found at the edges of ponds. It is a medium sized plant with "normal" sized sedge fruit and often grows alongside Carex rostrata with which it occasionally hybridises.

Carex vesicaria is found dotted throughout the British Isles and Ireland without being abundant anywhere.

Pond near Callander, Scotland 11th July 2005

Added on 17th July 2005, updated 25th November 2008, updated 11th March 2010