Carex subbracteata

Native to moist spots to seasonally wet areas, Small-bracted Sedge, perennial to 5 ft. hgt., grassland, brushland, woodland, sea level to 5000 ft., somewhat common, CA coast ranges, lvs flat, frequently seen growing up through shrubs, stems clustered, open flat areas, east and north-facing brushy slopes, also along streams, good in gardens below 5000 ft. in CA, place near a wet portion of the garden or edging a pond,.