species 9,389 observations
Gray's Sedge
Carex grayi
Field notes
Carex grayi, the mace sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family, Cyperaceae. It is native to eastern North America, and has been introduced to western Europe.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Large Heath, Buff Grass-miner, Cottongrass Sedge-miner, Dun Skipper
34
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Large Marsh Grasshopper, Bird Cherry-oat Aphid, Plant Bug, Song Sparrow
57
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Eastern Calligrapher, Variable Duskyface Fly, Greater Bee Fly, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle
4
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Part shade
- Water use
- High
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Clumping
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.