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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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Filaree are winter annual members of the geranium family. Filaree has a shallow coarse tap root. The feather like compound densely-haired leaves form from a prostrate basal rosette. The leaves consist of 5 - 9 opposite leaflets which are deeply cut. The leaves of white stem filaree are broader and the leaflets are less deeply cut than red stem filaree. Stems are also hairy, grow low and spreading. |
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The flowers of filarees form umbrella shaped clusters which are pink to purplish in color and contain 5 petals. Filaree reproduces by seed.
Filaree is found in Canada and the United States and is abundant on the west coast. Filaree is usually found on dry sandy soils.
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Cultural Practices:
For physical removal of plants in turfgrass areas, hoe or dig up as soon
as rosettes are recognized.
Herbicide Use:
To control red or white stem filaree in turf, make your postemergent herbicide
application to plants that are actively growing and in the seedling to
flower stage of growth. A good turf management program which includes
irrigation will also help to prevent infestations of filaree.
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