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Plant Name:
Fox Sedge
Scientific Name:
Carex vulpinoidea
Description:
Fox Sedge is a perennial sedge with slender, triangular stems and leaves. It forms dense tufts and produces small, inconspicuous flowers in dense clusters. The plant gets its name from the resemblance of its seed spikes to a fox's tail.
Habitat:
Wetlands, marshes, meadows, stream banks
Fauna:
Fox Sedge provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and insects.
Growing Conditions:
Fox Sedge prefers moist to wet soils and can tolerate standing water
Uses:
Fox Sedge is commonly used for wetland restoration and erosion control.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Fox Sedge is an important plant for stabilizing shorelines and providing habitat for wetland species.
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Photo Credit
T. Kebert
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