What does saw grass mean?

Saw grass is a common name for the genus of flowering plants *Cladium*, belonging to the family Cyperaceae. The genus is native to the Americas and is distributed from the southern United States to southern South America. Saw grass plants are typically tall and slender, with sharp-edged leaves that resemble saw blades. The plants are often found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and floodplains. Saw grass is a valuable food source for many animals, including waterfowl, deer, and cattle. The plants are also used in traditional medicine and construction.