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 Photograph from Weeds of Southern Turgrasses, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Athens. Alternate Picture(s) |
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False
dandelion is a summer perennial that can grow up to two feet tall
on branching stems, although they will not reach this height in
mowed turf areas. The lobed hairy leaves are 2 to 8 inches long,
and grow in a basal rosette. The leaves have a prominent mid vein
and grow flat on the ground. |
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The flowers of false dandelion is a yellow, resembling a typical dandelion. The flowers are 1 inch across and appear singly at the ends of long stems. False dandelion reproduces from seeds which have the same appearance as common dandelion. False dandelion is usually found where soils are sandy or gravelly. It is very common on the west coast and locally common in eastern Canada and the northeastern and central United States. |
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Cultural Practices:
Single plants in lawns can be physically removed by digging in early spring
as soon as leaves have appeared. Good turf management practices, including
good liming and a nitrogen fertilization program, will encourage a dense
stand of turf and make it difficult for false dandelion to become established.
Herbicide Use:
Make your postemergent herbicide application to false dandelion that is
actively growing and in the rosette to flower stage of growth.
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