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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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Puncture vine is a summer annual. The leaves are opposite and even-pinnately compound composed of 8 - 16 hairy leaflets. The stems are prostrate mat forming originating from a taproot. The flowers are solitary, consisting of 5 yellow petals, and are found in the leaf axils. The fruit which contains 1 - 4 seeds contains 2 - 4 spines. Puncture vine spreads by seed which can remain viable for years. Puncture vine is found throughout the United States and Canada. |
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| Integrated Pest Management Control Recommendations: |
Cultural Practices:
Puncture vine plants should be cut off or hoed below the crown prior to
going to seed. Seed fruits should be disposed of carefully.
Herbicide Use:
Make your postemergent herbicide application to puncture vine that is
actively growing and in the seedling to flower stage of growth.
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