Weeds and Their Control: Moth Mullein (Verbascum blattaria)
Karen Native to Eurasia and North Africa, moth mullein was introduced into the US before 1818 and has naturalized in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fencerows in most of the…
Weeds and Their Control: Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Common yarrow, also known as milfoil, is a rhizomateous herbaceous perennial native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere Asia, Europe and North America where it grows in open…
Weeds and Their Control: India Mock Strawberry (Duchesnia indica aka Potentilla indica)
Native to eastern and southern Asia, mock strawberry is a herbaceous perennial that was introduced as an ornamental to the US where it has naturalized in lawns and waste areas…
Weeds and Their Control: Dog Fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium)
Also called sneezeweed, this herbaceous perennial is a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes sunflowers, daisies, and lettuce. It is native to eastern and south central US…
Weeds and Their Control: Bishop’s Weed (Aegopodium podagraria)
Also called goutweed, this rapidly growing herbaceous perennial is native to Eurasia but has been introduced into the US where it is often used as a ground cover. It is…
Weeds and Their Control: Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
Chicory is a biennial to perennial herbaceous plant and member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes sunflower, yarrow, and lettuce. It is native to Europe, Asia and Africa,…
Weeds and Their Control: Bigpod Sesbania (Sesbania exaltata aka S. herbacea)
Also called coffeeweed, hemp sesbania, and Colorado River-hemp, this semi-woody, native , tender perennial can be found in moist disturbed areas in the southeastern coastal plain into the piedmont from…
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: Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora)
Multiflora rose is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or climbing vine that is probably the parent of ramblers and the popular Polyantha roses of today. Native to Japan, Korea, and eastern…
Weeds and Their Control: Marsh Bentgrass (Agrostis palustris)
Also called creeping bentgrass, this is a low growing perennial grass grown for high quality putting-green turf on golf courses. It is a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that…