Cladium

Cladium jamaicense Crantz

Sawgrass

Distribution: Southeastern U.S. to South America

Habitat: Brackish and freshwater marshes and associated habitats. Sometimes in mangroves

Florida status: Dominant species of the Everglades

Recognition: Very large sedge with serrate leaf margins. Inflorescenses paniculate, droopy, the achenes somewhat fleshy when ripe