nutsedge

noun

nut·​sedge ˈnət-ˌsej How to pronounce nutsedge (audio)

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Two of the most serious weeds that are growing now are nutsedge and Bermuda grass. Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Apr. 2026 Bermudagrass and yellow nutsedge or nut grass are the most common perennials, which come back year after year without intervention. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 The leading consumer product is called Image (in its original form that was developed specifically for nutsedge). Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025 With over 600 species native to North America, including around 70 in Kansas, these sedges are a far cry from the invasive nutsedge. Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025 Within a month, dandelions, ragweed, and yellow nutsedge would start popping up in the now knee-high grasses of New York’s iconic parks. Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 5 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutsedge was circa 1909

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“Nutsedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutsedge. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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