Schoenus L.
Perianth bristles or scales absent
Leaves with long laminas. Inflorescence an erect interrupted panicle. Spikelets clustered, compact
Sheaths membranous and not bearded at the orifice. Inflorescence 2–4 cm long. Glumes pale, membranous at the margin, not bearded; 1–2 lowest ones empty. Culms c. 15 cm high; leaf laminas as long, c. 1 mm wide. Widespread. Damp sandy soil. Uncommon Schoenus moorei
Sheaths bearded at the orifice with long hairs. Inflorescence usually 4–20 cm long but sometimes as short as 2 cm. Glumes lanceolate, bearded at least at the margin with long hairs; 3–4 lowest ones empty. Culms up to 60 cm high; leaf laminas c. 20 cm long, 1–2 mm wide. Widespread. Damp sandy soil Schoenus villosus