Eleocharis flavescens (Poiret) Urban

Distribution: North America to South America

Habitat: Moist, low areas

Florida status: Native, common

Recognition: Rhizomatous (vs. E. geniculata). Spikelet much thicker than culm. Tubercle taller than broad (vs. as broad as tall in E. geniculata). Achene dark brown (vs. black in E. geniculata).