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Nutsedge, Yellow

Cyperus esculentus L.
yellow nutsedge flower cluster
yellow nutsedge

Life Cycle: native perennial, reproducing by seed (rare) and tubers (nutlets) at end of short, scaly rhizomes.

For more information about this specific weed, please refer to the Umass Extension Weed Herbarium.

For Current information on weed management and herbicides, please visit the weeds section of the New England Vegetable Management Guide website.