Carex brevior

Common Names: Shortbeak Sedge, Plains Oval Sedge
 
Soil: Dry  Dry-Mesic  Mesic  Wet-Mesic  
Height: 2 ft - 3 ft
Blooming: May Jun

Very adaptable. Typically found in dry, open habitats in sandy soils, but will also do well in part-sun (Savanna) conditions and can handle seasonally moist soils. The leaves are in a small bunch and are typically under 1 ft, while the flowering stems will reach 2 to 3 ft.

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