Identifying Wetland and Native Grasses

What happens here

The presenter identifies two wetland grasses: Soft Rush (which he calls 'watergrass' or 'cress') and Eastern Gamagrass. Soft rush indicates wet conditions. Eastern Gamagrass is a highly nutritious native grass (16-18% crude protein) that looks like corn, and its seeds resemble corn kernels. He emphasizes the importance of native grasses for ecosystem health and notes that overgrazing led to their decline. He also highlights 'Deer Tongue Grass' (14-19% crude protein) as another native grass which can be toxic if consumed in excess.

Goal: Identify wetland and native grasses like Soft Rush and Eastern Gamagrass and understand their significance.