species 476 observations
Sharpscale Sedge
Carex oxylepis
Supports All
63
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, Appalachian Brown
18
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ruffed Grouse, Greater White-fronted Goose, Redpoll, Snow Goose
42
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Duskyface Fly, Greater Bee Fly, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle
3
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From USDA PLANTS.