broomsedge

See also: broom sedge

English

Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus)

Broomsedge (Carex tribuloides)

Alternative forms

broom sedge

Etymology

broom +‎ sedge

Noun

broomsedge (uncountable)

Any species of grass in the genus Andropogon, especially Andropogon virginicus, broomsedge bluestem.
Certain true sedges:
1. Carex scoparia, broom sedge.
2. Carex tribuloides, broom sedge.

Further reading

broomsedge on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Andropogon on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Carex on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Andropogon on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
Carex on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

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