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goosegrass sedge
Scientific Name: Carex eleusinoides
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Goosegrass: A Multifaceted Plant
Goosegrass is a common name applied to various grasses, sedges, and annual herbs. This name may originate from the plant's use as food for geese.
Considerations for Pets
- Some plants referred to as Goosegrass have small parts.
Considerations for Children
- Some plants referred to as Goosegrass have small parts.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Common Name: Goosegrass
- Other common names include: Crowfoot-grass, Indian goosegrass, Silver-crabgrass, Wire-grass, Yard-grass
- Carex lenticularis is also known by the common names lakeshore sedge and goosegrass sedge
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Carex
- Family (Scientific): Cyperaceae
- Family (Common): Sedge
- Carex lenticularis var. dolia is also known as Goose-grass Sedge or Enander's sedge.
- Synonyms for Carex eleusinoides include: Carex eleusinoides Turcz. ex C.A. Mey.
Distribution and Habitat
- Carex lenticularis is native to much of northern North America.
Ecological Role
- Goosegrass is considered a problematic summer annual in creeping bentgrass putting greens.
- It is also considered a troublesome grassy weed in athletic fields, golf greens, and tees.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Potential biological control agents are being investigated for goosegrass (Eleusine indica).
Further Information
- NatureServe
- iNaturalist.org
- Discover Life
- USDA Forest Service Fire Effects Information System (FEIS)