nutsedge

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Etymology

From nut +‎ sedge.

Noun

nutsedge (plural nutsedges)

1. (US) Any of certain species of invasive perennial sedge, of the genus Cyperus, that have edible, nutlike tubers.

Synonyms

• nutgrass

Derived terms

• false nutsedge (Cyperus strigosus)
• purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus, Cyperus esculentus)
• yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)