[1] The inflorescence of Schoenus lucidus is composed of congested, overlapping spikes and spikelets.

[1] The tendency of southern African Schoenus to form hybrids with each other could partially explain the difficulties in identifying these species.

[3][4][5] Other notable genera in this tribe include Costularia, Gahnia, Lepidosperma, Oreobolus and Tetraria.

Based on phylogenetic and morphological evidence, species in the Epischoenus group are the closest relatives to S.

[1][4] The genus Tetraria once included species from the southern African Schoenus; however, scientific evidence now shows that the two groups are evolutionary distinct based on molecular and morphological.