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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: Russian Knapweed (Rhaponticum repens)

Karen April 4, 2024 0 Comments

Russian knapweed is a woody , rhizomatous perennial and member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes sunflower, yarrow, and lettuce. It is native to Eurasia but was introduced…

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Weeds and Their Control: Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

Karen December 12, 2019 0 Comments

Also known as felon herb, mugwort is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial and a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisies, yarrow, and lettuce. It is native to…

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Weeds and Their Control: Cat’s Ear (Hypochaeris radicata)

Karen September 7, 2017 0 Comments

A native of North Africa, Europe, and Asia, this perennial weed is now widespread in the US where it grows in disturbed soil such as roadsides, pastures, and lawns. It…

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Weeds and Their Control: Dollarweed (Hydrocotyle umbellate)

Karen June 1, 2017 0 Comments

Dollarweed, also known as marsh/water pennywort, is a perennial aquatic weed native to North and South America. It can be found in southeastern US where it grows on beach dunes,…

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Weeds and Their Control: Lesser Celandine (Ranunculus ficaria)

Karen January 5, 2016 0 Comments

This attractive herbaceous perennial native to Europe and western Asia was introduced to North America and is considered invasive in many areas. It likes disturbed, moist soil and shady conditions…

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Weeds and Their Control: Tall Buttercup (Ranunculus acris)

Karen March 3, 2015 0 Comments

Tall buttercup is a perennial weed native to central and northeastern Europe and is now found in most of the United States where it is considered a noxious weed in…

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Weeds and Their Control: Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)

Karen December 18, 2014 0 Comments

Also known as creeping Charlie, ground ivy is native of Europe and Asia that was brought to North America by early settlers for its medicinal and culinary value. It has…

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Weeds and Their Control: Buckhorn Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)

Karen June 19, 2014 0 Comments

Buckhorn plantain is a perennial weed native to Eurasia introduced by European settlers when they came to American. It is now found throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii.…

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Weeds and Their Control: Yellow Woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta)

Karen May 15, 2014 0 Comments

A common weed in gardens and potted plants, yellow woodsorrel is native to North America and is known throughout continental United States. It is an herbaceous perennial that prefers full…

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