species 3,524 observations
Woolly-fruited Sedge
Carex lasiocarpa
Field notes
Carex lasiocarpa is a broadly distributed species of wetland sedge sometimes known as woollyfruit sedge or slender sedge. It is considered a species of Least Concern by the IUCN Red List due to its extensive range (much of North America, Europe, and Asia) with many stable populations.
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106
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
39
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
63
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Variable Duskyface Fly, Greater Bee Fly, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle
3
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Aprostocetus
1
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 Part shade Full shade
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.