Cladium

Cladium jamaicense Crantz

Sawgrass

Distribution: Southeastern U.S. to South America

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

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

Florida status:  Dominant species of the Everglades