Schoenus paludosus (R.Br.) Roem. & Schult.

Plant robust. Spikelets distant, in long loose panicles, pedicellate, with 1 perfect flower. Glumes acute; usually lowest 4 empty. Nut brown, with 3 ribs. Culms c. 30 cm high. Basal leaves up to 8 cm long, 1–2 mm wide. Widespread. Ss. Wet places in heath and DSF