Olney's Hairy Sedge

Carried by 2 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Olney's Hairy Sedge (Carex gynodynama) is a native grass that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in moist meadows and open places, at elevations from 0-2000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

3 ft Tall

Color

Brown

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Natural setting

Site type

Moist meadows and open places

Plant communities

Coastal Prairie, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub

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:

Hybrid Sedge

Sources

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