nutsedge

noun

nut·​sedge ˈnət-ˌsej 

: nut grass

Examples of nutsedge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are weeds like nutsedge (Cyperus spp.) and West Indian chickweed (Drymaria cordata) that reproduce and spread quickly, competing with turfgrasses for nutrients, water, and sunlight. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025

The usual culprit is yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus). —Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 21 July 2023

Purple nutsedge spreads by tiny underground tubers and is difficult to control. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 12 July 2023

Dry or liquid molasses can be used for nutsedge. —Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 3 May 2021

Dandelions, crabgrass, clover, and nutsedge. —Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 12 Apr. 2021

A couple of cross members on the arbor have broken, planks that retain beds have decayed and paths meticulously weeded just a month ago are full of nutsedge and prostrate spurge again. —Washington Post, 7 July 2021

The Chicago Botanic Garden has recently had success using a granular herbicide called Vexis to control nutsedge in lawns. —Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022

Purchase an herbicide that has either halosulfuron or sulfentrazone as an active ingredient to treat the nutsedge. —Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above