Kyllinga (Cyperus brevifolia) is a perennial sedge weed species recently reclassified in the Cyperus genus mosly found in Florida lawns, especially bahiagrass. Kyllinga forms dense mats and can be hard to manage without chemical controls. 

• Scientific Name: Cyperus brevifolia
  
• Common Name: Kyllinga
• Seasonality: Warm season perennial
• Soil Type: Moist
• Toxicity: Non-toxic
• Plant Growth: Aggressive growth rate, propagated by seeds and rhizomes
• Identification of Sedge and Sedge-like Weeds in Florida Citrus
• Sedge Biology and Management in Turf

• Relevant Resources
  • Identification of Sedge and Sedge-like Weeds in Florida Citrus
  • Sedge Biology and Management in Turf
  • North Carolina State Extension: Green Kyllinga