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Burclover is a perennial which is very similar in appearance to black medic. It contains a three oblong leaflets, the center leaflet being on its own pediole. The leaflets often have brown spots on the upper surface. The flowers of burclover are yellow. Burclover reproduces by seeds from "burred" seed pods as well as spreading prostrate stolons which allows bur clover to tolerate close mowing. |
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Burclover is found from Virginia south to Florida, west to Texas and Missouri.
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Cultural Practices:
Preventive practices can discourage bur clover infestation. Mechanical
or physical removal is not recommended, as stolons may break and sprout
with the potential to increase rather than decrease the infestation. If
the turf is kept under very close mowing conditions (6-8 mm), pluggers
may be used effectively for physical removal.
Good turf management practices, including good liming and a nitrogen fertilization program, will encourage a dense stand of turf and make it difficult for bur clover to become established.
Herbicide Use:
Knowing the optimum timing for a chemical control application will help
to minimize the amount of chemical required for bur clover control. For
optimum control, make your herbicide application when bur clover is actively
growing and in the seedling to flower stage of growth.
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