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Weeds and Their Control: Annual Sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus)

Karen July 4, 2024 0 Comments

Also known as common sowthistle, milk thistle, and several other names, annual sowthistle is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes dandelions, yarrow, and lettuce. It is…

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Weeds and Their Control: Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta)

Karen June 27, 2024 0 Comments

Hoary vervain is a herbaceous perennial and a member of the vervain family, Verbanaceae, that also includes lantanas, s verbenas, and sandpaper vines. It is native to the Midwest, the…

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Weeds and Their Control: Moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia)

Karen June 20, 2024 0 Comments

Also known as creeping Jenny and creeping loosestrife, moneywort is a vigorous, prostrate, evergreen perennial in the primrose family, Primulaceae, that also includes shooting star, cyclamen, and scarlet pimpernel. It…

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Weeds and their Control: Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum)

Karen June 13, 2024 0 Comments

Also known as eagle fern, bracken fern is a herbaceous perennial and a member of the Dennstaedtiaceae family that includes 10 genera and 240 species of ferns. It is one…

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Weeds and Their Control: Rough Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium)

Karen June 6, 2024 0 Comments

Also called clotbur, donkey bur, heartleaf, and woolgarie bur, this weedy annual is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes sunflower, yarrow, and lettuce. It’s native range…

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Weeds and Their Control: Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum aka Fallopia japonica aka Reynoutria japonica)

Karen May 30, 2024 0 Comments

Also known as Asian knotweed, fleeceflower, crimson beauty, and Mexican bamboo, this herbaceous perennial is a member of the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae, that also includes rhubarb and dock. Although it…

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Weeds and Their Control: Florida Betony (Stachys floridana)

Karen May 23, 2024 0 Comments

Also known as Florida hedgenettle, and rattlesnake weed, this cool season herbaceous perennial is probably native to Florida but in the 40s and 50s spread throughout the southeastern US from…

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Weeds and Their Control: Spotted Spurge (Euphorbia maculata aka Chamaesyce maculata)

Karen May 16, 2024 0 Comments

Also known as spotted sandmat, milk-purslane, and prostrate spurge, this summer annual weed is native to North America where it is found in all 48 contiguous states growing in gardens,…

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Weeds and Their Control: Mouse-ear Chickweed (Cerastium vulgatum)

Karen May 9, 2024 0 Comments

Mouse-ear chickweed is a mat-forming, cool-season perennial and a member of the pink family, Caryophyllaceae, that also includes carnations, baby’s breath, and soapwort. It is native to Eurasia but is…

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Weeds and Their Control: Common Dayflower (Commelina communis)

Karen May 2, 2024 0 Comments

Also known as Asian dayflower, this summer annual weed is a member of the spiderwort family, Commelinaceae, and is native to most of East Asia and northern parts of southeast…

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