Carex alba
About
Carex alba, called the small white sedge, white-flowered sedge or just white sedge, is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is typically found in temperate forests of Eurasia, from the Pyrenees to the Russian Far East. It is the main host plant for the woodland brown butterfly, Lopinga achine.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
White sedge is valuable for supporting local wildlife, especially as a host plant for the woodland brown butterfly. Planting it in your garden can help attract these butterflies, contributing to biodiversity and a healthier ecosystem.
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Gardening tip
When planting white sedge, make sure to choose a spot in your garden that mimics its natural habitat, like a shaded area with moist soil. This will help it thrive!
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In the kitchen
White sedge is not eaten by humans. It's primarily known for its ecological importance rather than culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carex alba
- Slug
- carex-alba
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Carex
- Species
- alba
- Wikidata QID
- Q159033
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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