Purple Nutsedge

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  • Scientific Name: Cyperus rotundus L.
Purple nutsedge stems are triangular in cross section


  • Common Names: Purple nutsedge, Boeai, Ching San Leng, Cocograss, Galingale, Hama-Suge, Hsiang Fu, Hsiang Fu Tzu, Mootha, Mota, Muskezamin, Musta, Mustaka, Mutha, Nutgrass, Nutsedge, Purple Flat Sedge, Red nutsedge, Roekoet Teki, So Ken Chiu, So Ts'Ao, Souchet, Tage-tage, Teki, Topalak, Watergrass, Woeta



  • Geographic Distribution: Africa, East Asia, Europe, North America, South America



  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C4


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: Triangular stem in cross section with leaves in 3 vertical rows, tubular sheath is not split. Leaves taper abruptly to a point. Purple inflorescence.
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