Star | Grass

It can yield 2–2.5 tons of dry matter per acre within just 60 days of planting. In many cases, it produces double the live-weight gains for cattle compared to standard bahiagrass.

It produces showy, star-shaped white bracts that surround its small flowers, creating a striking visual contrast against dark water.

It is highly drought-tolerant due to an extensive root system that accesses deep groundwater.

Often called "," this is actually a sedge popular in water gardening.