Weeds and Their Control: White Clover (Trifolium repens)
Karen Meyers Native to meadows and woodlands of Europe and Central Asia, this herbaceous perennial is a member of the legume family, Fabaceae, that also includes beans, lentils, and lupines. Although not…
Weeds and Their Control: Field Pennycrest (Thlaspi arvense)
Karen Field pennycrest is an annual weed and member of the mustard family, Crucifereae, that also includes cabbage, broccoli, and sweet alyssum. It is a native of Eurasia but was introduced…
Weeds and Their Control: Ladysthumb (Polygonum persicaria aka Persicaria maculosa)
Also known as redshank, and Jesusplant, this annual weed is a member of the buckwhat family, Polygonaceae, that also includes sorrel, dock, and rhubarb. It is native to Eurasia from…
Weeds and Their Control: Russian Thistle (Salsola iberica aka S. tragus, S. kali, S. australis)
This bushy annual weed is a member of the goosefoot family, Amaranthaceae, that also includes beet, cockscomb, and Gomphrena. It is native to southeastern Russia and western Siberia but was…
Weeds and Their Control: Cypress Spurge (Euphorbia cyparissias)
Cypress spurge is a fast growing herbaceous perennial and a member of the euphorbia family, Euphorbiaceae, that also includes poinsettia, caster oil plant, and cassava. It is native to Europe…
Weeds and Their Control: Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)
Canadian goldenrod is a herbaceous long-lived perennial and member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisies, yarrow, and lettuce. It is native to northeastern and north-central North America…
Weeds and Their Control; Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea)
Reed canary grass is a cool season rhizomatous bunch grass and a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes bamboo, corn, and rice. It is native to North…
Weeds and Their Control: Wood Rose (Merremia tuberose)
Also known as Spanish arborvine, Spanish woodbine, and yellow morning-glory, wood rose is a perennial twining woody vine. It is a member of the morning-glory family, Convolvulaceae, that also includes…
Weeds and Their Control: Common Bird’s-Foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)
This herbaceous perennial, also known as eggs and bacon and birdsfoot deervetch, is native to the grasslands of Eurasia and North Africa. It was introduced to the US from Europe…
Weeds and Their Control: Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum)
Foxtail barley is a short-lived cool season perennial and a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes corn, bamboo, and rice. It is also known by several other…