Goosegrass and sedge mixture
Eleusine indica and Cyperus species · Warm-season, annual grass and perennial sedge
Grass Family
Poaceae and Cyperaceae
Grass Category
Invasive/Weed Grass and Wetland Sedge
Variety / Cultivar
Wild type
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 11
About This Grass
The image shows a dense patch of grassy weeds and characteristic sedges featuring spiky, star-like yellowish-green flower clusters and fine-textured foliage.
Blade Characteristics
Blades are medium-width, flat to folded, with pointed tips and prominent parallel veins. Ligules are membranous, and auricles are absent.
Root System
Deep, fibrous root system with strong anchorage, making manual removal difficult; moderate to fast establishment in disturbed soils.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Cosmopolitan distribution, native to tropical and warm temperate regions worldwide
Growth Habit
Bunch-type and clumping with fibrous roots and short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Prefers full sun and moist, poorly-drained soils; highly adaptable with moderate drought tolerance once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
High maintenance weed; tolerates low mowing by spreading flat against the ground, requiring manual removal or selective herbicides for control.
Special Characteristics
Exceptional resistance to compaction and heavy foot traffic, able to survive in heavily compacted soils where other turfgrasses fail.
Ecological Information
Often acts as an indicator species for soil compaction and overwatering. Provides minor value to local wildlife but is primarily managed as an agricultural and turf weed.