Western Blister Sedge

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Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Western Blister Sedge (Carex vesicaria var. major) is a native grass that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in wet places and shallow water, at elevations from 0-5900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

3 ft Tall

Color

Brown

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Natural setting

Site type

Wet places, shallow water

Plant communities

Coastal Prairie, Douglas-Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 6 likely

Confirmed Likely

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American Ear Moth

Amphipoea americana

Common Ringlet

Coenonympha tullia

Olive Green Cutworm Moth

Dargida procinctus

Dun Skipper

Euphyes vestris

Alternative names

Common names:

Western Inflated Sedge

Botanical names:

Carex vesicaria var. major

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