Nut grass (Cyperus rotundus)
Nut grass, also known as Nut-grass, Coco-grass, Java grass, Coquito
Nut grass, also known as nutsedge, is a pervasive perennial found globally. Its name comes from its nut-like tubers. This plant is notoriously invasive and challenging to remove permanently. It significantly hampers crop productivity and often withstands common herbicides, making it a persistent agricultural problem.
Key Facts About Nut grass
Attributes of Nut grass
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
1.4 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Gold Brown Blue Bronze
Flower Size
1.2 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
Brown Red Green Purple
Scientific Classification of Nut grass
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Grasses, sedges and allies
Family
Sedge
Genus
Nutgrasses
Species
Nut grass