Plains Oval SedgeCarex brevior
a.k.a. Shortbeak Sedge
Plains Oval Sedge is a versatile sedge that can grow in a variety of conditions, though it is most commonly found prairies with dry, sandy, or rocky soils. It reaches a height of 2' and shows prickly oval spikes which turn golden-brown in the fall.
USDA symbol: CABR10
General Information
| Plant Type | Grass |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 to 3 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium, Wet |
| Bloom Color | White, Green, Brown |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | High |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Fire Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: Low
| Bloom Months | May to July |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Butterflies |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Numerous butterfly species |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Erosion Control, Rain Garden, Restoration, Shoreline Buffer |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 4 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Medium |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lake, Lincoln, Lyon, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Rice, Rock, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |