species 6,462 observations
Yellow-green Sedge
Carex flava
Field notes
Carex flava, called hedgehog grass or large yellow sedge, is a widespread species of sedge (genus Carex, family Cyperaceae), native to the northern United States, Canada, Iceland, Europe, the Atlas Mountains in Africa, the Transcaucasus area, and parts of Siberia. It gives its name to the Carex flava species complex.
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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
35
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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
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
- Moisture
- Moist
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.