[1] Schoenus quartziticus is also a similar species; however, it has broad elliptic nutlets and shorter spikelets (<4.0 mm) compared to those of S.

It appears that part of this problem is caused by the tendency of the southern African Schoenus to form hybrids with each other.

[1] Other notable genera in tribe Schoeneae include Lepidosperma, Oreobolus, Costularia, Tetraria and Gahnia.

[1] Southern African Schoenus were once classified as Tetraria; however, based on molecular and morphological differences, we now know that the two groups are evolutionary distinct.

[1] This species generally occurs in wet habitats, but it can also be found growing on drier sites.