1. (noun) southern cutty grass, Carex ternaria - widespread along stream, lake and pond margins and in seepages, flushes, and around shallow ephemeral pools. Usually in open, well lit situations but also may be fringing streams running through successional forest. Robust sedge forming diffuse dark green to dark glaucous green clumps up to 3 m tall. Spreads with stout rhizomes. Plants dying back to rhizomes in cold conditions.Flowers October - December.