species 1,253 observations

Knotted Spikerush

Eleocharis interstincta

Supports All

11 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Mottled Marble, Yellow-collared Scape Moth 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Sandhill Crane, Ring-necked Duck 9

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Wet
Soil: Organic
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.