Plants in the Bible: Fuller’s Soap (Salsola kali)
Karen Also known as common saltwort, prickly Russian thistle. windwitch, and tumbleweed, this native of Eurasia grows widely in arid and semiaride regions and is considered an invasive weed in many…
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: Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)
Scarlet pimpernel is an annual native to Europe, western Asia and North Africa but was widely introduced as an ornamental and is now is found in throughout the US. Although…
Weeds and Their Control: Goosegrass (Eleusine indica)
Also called wiregrass, this small annual grass is a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes oats, bamboo, and rice. It is native to warm climates around the…
Weeds and Their Control: Quickweed (Galinsoga parviflora)
Also known as gallant soldiers, this annual weed is a member of the daisy family, (Asteraceae) It is a native of South America but has spread to many other parts…
Weeds and Their Control: Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsute)
Also called flickweed, this annual weed is native to Europe and Asia but is widespread in the US and Canada. It grows in sun or shade and in damp or…
Weeds and Their Control: Dead Nettle (Lamium purpurea)
Dead nettle is a winter annual that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae ) that includes herbs such as basil, lavender,…
Weeds and Their Control: Pilewort (Erechtites hieraciifolius )
Also called burnweed and fireweed, pilewort is a summer annual native to the Americas but has been spread around the world. As the name implies, the plant profits from fire…
Weeds and Their Control: Black Medic (Medicago lupulina)
Black medic is an annual or short lived perennial weed that is actually beneficial. Its roots have the ability to take nitrogen from the air and put it in the…
Weeds and Their Control: Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua)
A native of Europe, annual bluegrass is widespread in the United States occurring in all states including Alaska and Hawaii In mild climates it grows from fall to spring and…