Weeds and Their Control: Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum)
Karen Japanese climbing fern is a perennial deciduous vine-type of fern and is one of 40 species of climbing ferns. It is native to eastern and southeastern Asia, India, and eastern…
Weeds and Their Control: Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
Black locust is a deciduous tree and member of the pea family, Fabaceae, that also includes lupine, mimosa, and baptisia. It is native to the Allegheny Mountains , but invades…
Weeds and Their Control: English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English ivy is an evergreen climbing vine and a member of the Aralia family, Araliaceae, that also includes Fatsia and Schefflera . It is native to most of Europe and…
Weeds and Their Control: Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)
Trumpet vine is a deciduous woody vine and a member of the Bignoniaceae family that also includes Catalpa and Jacaranda. It is native to eastern US and has naturalized in…
Weeds and Their Control: Common St. Johnswort (Hypericum perforatum)
Common St. John’s wort is a herbaceous perennial known for its medicinal properties from ancient times. It is native to Europe, western Asian and North Africa but was introduced to…
Weeds and Their Control: Orange hawkweed (Pilosella aurantiaca aka Hieracium aurantiacum )
Orange hawkweed goes by many names including devil’s paintbrush, king-devil, fox and cubs, and grim the colliar and is a herbaceous perennial in the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes…
Weeds and Their Control: Perennial Sowthistle (Sonchus arvensis)
Perennial sowthistle is a herbaceous perennial and a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisies, yarrow, and lettuce. It is native to Europe and western Asia but…
Weeds and Their Control: Witchgrass (Panicum capillare)
Witchgrass is a summer annual and a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes corn, rice, and bamboo. It is native to most of North America from the…
Weeds and Their Control: Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata)
Also known as Japanese silverberry and oleaster, autumn olive is a rapidly growing deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the oleaster family, Eleagnaceae, that also includes buckthorn and buffalo…
Weeds and Their Control: Corn Spurry (Spergula arvensis)
Corn spurry is an annual weed and member of the pink family, Caryophyllaceae, that also includes carnations, baby’s breath, and chickweed. It is native to Eurasia but was introduced into…