Sedges
- False nutsedge (Cyperus strigosus)
Growing habits: Erect to inclined annual or perennial
Root anatomy: Extensively branched fibrous root network
Leaf anatomy: Three-ranked leaves, firm, linear-lanceolate
Reproduction: Multiple fruiting stems arising from plant base, head of spikelets at apex
References: Weeds of the South by Charles T. Bryson and Michael S. DeFelice - Purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus)
Growing habits: Erect, persistent colonial perennial
Root anatomy: Extensive fibrous root system, chained tubers and bulbs in addition to rhizomes
Leaf anatomy: Three-ranked leaves, mostly basal, abruptly taper to sharp tip
Reproduction: Inflorescence head of spikelets, reddish-purple to reddish-brown in color
References: Weeds of the South by Charles T. Bryson and Michael S. DeFelice - Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)
Growing habits: Erect colonial perennial
Root anatomy: Fibrous, extensively branched roos from unchained tubers, rhizomes, or bulbs
Leaf anatomy: Three-ranked leaves, mostly basal, tapering to sharp point
Reproduction: Inflorescence head of spikelets, golden-yellow color
References: Weeds of the South by Charles T. Bryson and Michael S. DeFelice
