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Sandbur is a summer annual grass. Sandbur forms clumps due to lack of rhizomes and stolons, but can root at nodes on the stems if they touch the ground. The leaves are folded in the bud, the ligule is a fringe of hairs, auricles are absent. The plant turns brown in winter. The seedhead of sandbur consists of a spike like raceme containing spined or burred seeds. The seeds catch on clothing or animal fur. |
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Sandbur is found in the commonly found in the Midwest and Southeastern United States.
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Cultural Practices:
Sandbur is a summer annual that is most competitive in thinner turf. To
limit the spread of sandbur, keep the turf under a good fertility program.
Sandbur is most aggressive in lighter sandy soils. Any cultural practices
that encourage more of competitive growth of the desired turf will prevent
the spread of sandbur.
Herbicide
Use:
Make your postemergent herbicide application to sandbur that is actively
growing and in the seedling to flower stage of growth.
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