Cyperus esculentus (also called chufa, [3] tiger nut, [4] atadwe, [5] yellow nutsedge, [6] earth almond, and in Chishona, pfende [7]) is a species of plant in the sedge family widespread across much of the world. [8]

Cyperus Species: esculentus L. Family: Cyperaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Used homeopathically; almond-flavored tubers used for a drink. Life Cycle: Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Root Cutting Seed Country Or Region Of Origin: Southern United States, tropical to subtropical regions Distribution: Throughout United States, except Wyoming ...

Purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) is found in tropical areas and has been ranked as the world’s worst weed. Yellow nutsedge is typically found in patches due to spread by rhizomes. The glossy leaves that taper to the tip distinguish it from grasses.

2022年12月26日 · Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus) is an aggressive weed that spreads via underground stems and tubers. Many turf managers and homeowners find its yellow color, coarse texture, and fast growth rate objectionable in stands of cool-season turf.

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This datasheet on Cyperus esculentus covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Further Information.

Cyperus esculentus is a common garden weed and agricultural pest with a gobal distribution, though in parts of the world it is cultivated for its edible tubers.

Rhizomatous perennial sedge. Yellowish green, shiny, grasslike leaves are long and narrow, and distinctly ridged along the midvein, and they narrow to a long, sharp point. Leaves are mostly basal and alternate, and they point outward from the stem in three directions. Erect, solid, up to 3-foot-tall stems are triangular in cross-section.