species 949 observations
Shoreline Sedge
Carex hyalinolepis
Field notes
Carex hyalinolepis is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to southern parts of North America from Ontario in the north to Texas in the south.
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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
Dion Skipper, Dukes' Skipper, Dun Skipper, Pink-barred Pseudeustrotia Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Tundra Swan, Ruffed Grouse, Greater White-fronted Goose, Redpoll
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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
- Part shade Full shade
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.