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 Photograph from Weeds of Southern Turgrasses, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Athens. |
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Lawn burweed (spurweed) is a low growing winter annual which forms mats due to branching. The leaves are opposite and divided into narrow segments or lobes. The flowers are small and inconspicuous. The fruit forms in the leaf axils with sharp spines.Lawn burweed reproduces by seed. Lawn burweed is found in the coastal plains regions from Florida to Texas. |
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| Integrated Pest Management Control Recommendations: |
Cultural Practices:
Use of good turf management programs, including a sound fertilization
program, to form dense stands of turf grass will assist in prevention
of lawn burweed infestation.
Herbicide Use:
Make your postemergent herbicide application to lawn burweed that is actively
growing and in the seedling to flower stage of growth.
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