Weeds and Their Control: Heal-All (Prunella vulgaris)
Karen Also called carpenter’s weed and wild sage, heal-all is a herbaceous perennial and a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae, that also includes thyme, basil, and ajuga. It is native…
Weeds and Their Control: Common Velvetgrass (Holcus lanatus)
Common velvetgrass is a tufted perennial and a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes bamboo, corn, and rice. It is native to Europe , western Asia, and…
Weeds and Their Control: Trailing Blackberry (Rubus ursinus aka R. macrophyllus)
Also called dewberry, trailing blackberry is a deciduous mounding shrub or trailing vine and member of the rose family, Rosaceae, that also includes apple, almond, and lady’s mantle. It is…
Weeds and Their Control: Chinese Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata)
Also called Chinese bush clover, this semi-woody perennial is a member of the pea family, Fabaceae, that also lupines, mimosa, and alfalfa. It is native to China, Korea, Japan, Formosa,…
Weeds and Their Control: Common Groundsel (Senecio vulgaris)
Common groundsel is a summer annual and a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, dandelion, and lettuce. it is native to Europe, northern Asia, and parts…
Weeds and Their Control: Green Foxtail (Setaria viridis)
Also known as green bristlegrass and foxtail millet, green foxtail is an annual grass and a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes corn, rice, and bamboo. It…
Weeds and Their Control: Wild Oat (Avena fatua)
Wild oat is a tufted cool season annual in the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes bamboo, rice, and corn. It is native to Eurasia but is widely naturalized throughout…
Weeds and Their Control: Common Lamb’s Quarters (Chenopodium album)
Lamb’s quarters is a summer annual and member of the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae, that also includes beet, spinach, and cock’s comb. It is native to Europe and Asia , possibly…
Weeds and Their Control: Flowering Spurge (Euphorbia corallata)
Also called prairie baby’s breath, flowering spurge is a herbaceous perennial and member of the euphorbia family, Euphorbiaceae, that also includes poinsettia, caster oil plant, and cassava. It is native…
Weeds and Their Control: Rubber Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus aka Ericameria nauseosus)
Rubber rabbitbrush is a deciduous shrub and a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisies, yarrow, and lettuce. It is naive to the western third of the…