Purple nutsedge vs. Yellow nutsedge

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Publication Number: P3658

Purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus)

Plant photo: Close up of purple nutsedge with long, thin green leaves that have rounded-blunt tip. Seed photo: Small dark, round tubers (nutsedge seeds) next to dime for size comparison.

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Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)

Plant photo: Potted yellow nutsedge with long, thin green leaves that have narrow, sharp tips. Seed photo: Small orange, round tubers (nutsedge seeds) next to dime for size comparison.

Remember: One weed seed is enough to start an infestation.

Publication 3658 (POD-07-24)

By Taghi Bararpour, PhD, Associate Extension/Research Professor, and Jason Bond, PhD, Extension/Research Professor, Delta Research and Extension Center.

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