Short Stem Sedge

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Short Stem Sedge (Carex brevicaulis) is a native grass that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the North Coast and Central Coast regions. It tends to grow in rocky or sandy soil, at elevations from 0-8200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

6 in Tall

Color

Brown

Special uses

Containers, Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Deep Shade

Soil drainage

Fast

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky or sandy soil

Plant communities

Coastal Prairie, Coastal Sage Scrub, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 7 likely

Confirmed Likely

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American Ear Moth

Amphipoea americana

Common Ringlet

Coenonympha tullia

Olive Green Cutworm Moth

Dargida procinctus

Elachista cucullata

Alternative names

Common names:

Shortstem Sedge

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