species 1,662 observations
Southern Waxy Sedge
Carex glaucescens
Field notes
Supports All
55
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dun Skipper, Pink-barred Pseudeustrotia Moth, Dukes' Skipper, Two-spotted Skipper
14
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Greater White-fronted Goose, Snow Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra Swan
38
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Duskyface Fly, Greater Bee Fly, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Resists
- Wet soil
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.