Carex cephalophora (Short-headed Bracted Sedge) Deposition Side - High Slope This perennial plant is a

This perennial plant is a classic of the tallgrass prairie restorations

9 sedge and rush species

oak woodlands support the planet

Height 10-16'

You may also see this plant carpeting the lawn of older homes on remnant oak woodland sites

Carex cephalophora (Short-headed Bracted Sedge) Deposition Side - High Slope This perennial plant is aCarex 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