Eleocharis pallens

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Eleocharis pallens, commonly known as pale spikerush, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.{{FloraBase|name=Eleocharis pallens|id=828}}

The perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of {{convert|0.5|m|ft|1}} and has a tufted habit. It blooms between July and August and produces green flowers.

It is found in and around swampy areas and pools in the Pilbara, Gascoyne and Goldfields-Esperance regions of Western Australia and the top end of the Northern Territory.