Carex cephalophora (Short-headed Bracted Sedge) Size:38 Plug Flat Polygonum pennsylvanicum

Polygonum pennsylvanicum

and transitional zones

Its flowers are not particularly striking

thickets in wet prairied

Height 3'-8'

Carex cephalophora (Short-headed Bracted Sedge) Size:38 Plug Flat Polygonum pennsylvanicumCarex cephalophora (Short headed Bracted Sedge) is a cool season sedge that typically only reaches 1' 2' tall. Carex cephalophora is a relatively common sedge throughout Illinois and typically found in disturbed habitats. It can be found in a wide distribution of habitat and soil moisture, but most commonly can be found in dry to mesic woodlands and low competition meadows. Sun Exposure Savanna Woodland Prairie Soil Conditions Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry