Greensheath Sedge

Carried by 0 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) is a native grass that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in moist meadows and streambanks, at elevations from 100-7800 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Color

Brown

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Natural setting

Site type

Moist meadows and streambanks

Plant communities

Coastal Prairie, Foothill Woodland, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 7 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Common Ringlet

Coenonympha tullia

Olive Green Cutworm Moth

Dargida procinctus

Dun Skipper

Euphyes vestris

American Crescent Borer

Helotropha reniformis

Alternative names

Common names:

Green-sheathed Sedge, Feta Sedge

Sources

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