species 1,403 observations
Sheathed Sedge
Carex vaginata
Field notes
Carex vaginata is a species of sedge known by the common name sheathed sedge.
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84
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
29
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Large Marsh Grasshopper, Bird Cherry-oat Aphid, Plant Bug, Song Sparrow
52
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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 and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.