species 2,485 observations
Big-head Sedge
Carex macrocephala
Field notes
Supports All
39
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dun Skipper, Umber Skipper, Yarrow Plume Moth, Lesser Wainscot
5
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ruffed Grouse, Greater White-fronted Goose, Redpoll, Snow Goose
31
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, Variable Duskyface Fly, Greater Bee Fly
3
Children
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
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.