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Carex tiogana is a rare species of sedge known by the common name Tioga sedge. It is endemic to California, where it is known only from the Sierra Nevada in Mono County. There are four small occurrences. The Carex tiogana sedge grows in clumps of stems up to 75 mm (3. 0 in) long. The narrow, rough-edged leaves are sickle-shaped. It grows in meadows and next to lakes at elevations of 3,090-3,310 m (10,140-10,860 ft). This sedge is very similar to Carex capillaris and some authors argue it should be treated as a subtaxon of that species.

Plant type

Grass

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Color

Brown

Special uses

Containers

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 4 likely

Confirmed Likely

Common Ringlet

Coenonympha tullia

Dun Skipper

Euphyes vestris

Umber Skipper

Poanes melane