Tompkins's Sedge

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Tompkins's Sedge (Carex tompkinsii) is a rare native grass that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the Sierra Nevada Foothills and High Sierra Nevada regions. It tends to grow in open places, at elevations from 3900-5900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

2 ft Tall

Color

Brown

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Natural setting

Site type

Open places

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 4 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Common Ringlet

Coenonympha tullia

Olive Green Cutworm Moth

Dargida procinctus

Dun Skipper

Euphyes vestris

Umber Skipper

Poanes melane

Alternative names

Common names:

Thompkins' Sedge

Sources

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