Tufted marsh plant (5)

I believe the answer is:

sedge

(Other definitions for sedge that I've seen before include "Coarse grassy plant" , "Bog plant; type of warbler" , "Marsh grass" , "Waterside plant" , "Wetland grass-like plant" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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