Wild Flowering Plants

Cyperaceae
Eleocharis interstincta   (Vahl) Roem. & Schult.
Jon
Tropical & Subtropical America.
Quite common herb of ponds at lower elevations.
Round in cross-section - see the triangular Eleocharis mutata which is found in shallower water.
It is/was used for making the seats of local chairs - chez jon.
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