| Plant: Grass-like herb or annuals with solid stems, rhizomes and fibrous roots, growing to 5 feet. |  |
| Flowers: The inflorescence contains several drooping branches of flower clusters called spikelets. |   |
| Leaf: Long narrow stalks are triangular in cross-section. |  |
| Flowering period: | June to September |
| Use by Indians: | Stems were used in building boats and houses, weaving mats and skirts, making twine, roots were ground into flour and seeds were eaten. |
| Can be found here: | Along bay edges |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: Yes |
| Family Name: Sedge |
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| There are several species at Upper Newport Bay |
Date: 10/17/2005
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