Yellow Nutsedge

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  • Scientific Name: Cyperus esculentus L.
Yellow nutsedge stems are triangular in cross section
Yellow nutsedge grows much faster than cool season turfgrasses during hot weather
Yellow nutsedge inflorescence


  • Common Names: Yellow nutsedge, Chufa, Chufa Flatsedge, Cibora jadalna (Polish), Earth Almond, Hsiang Fu, Hsiang Fu Tzu, Juncia Avellanada, Knolcyperus, Nut-grass, Rumput Haliya Hitam, Teki, Tiger Nut



  • 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. Yellow inflorescence. Leaves taper gradually to a point.
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