species 172 observations
Shortleaved Sedge
Carex fuliginosa
Field notes
Supports All
45
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
White-veined Arctic, Large Heath, Buff Grass-miner, Cottongrass Sedge-miner
12
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Large Marsh Grasshopper, Bird Cherry-oat Aphid, Plant Bug, Song Sparrow
32
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Greater Bee Fly
1
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.