What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryHairy BittercressDESCRIPTION: This plant is a small and delicate herb that one might find growing in damp places like riverbanks or wet grasslands. It has tiny white or pinkish flowers that bloom in early spring and early summer. Its leaves are shaped like tiny arrowheads. It can be quite invasive and can …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryFleabaneDESCRIPTION: Fleabane is an annual wildflower that looks very similar to a daisy. They can grow up to three feet tall and are often found in open fields, meadows, and along roadsides. They are hardy little flowers that can tolerate a range of temperatures and weather conditions. Many people appreciate the beauty …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryDayflowerDESCRIPTION: With flowers that only last for one day before they wither away and are replaced by new ones, it’s no wonder they call it a dayflower. These plants, which produce blue, white, or pink flowers, are considered a weed in most agricultural settings. They grow fast and have a tendancy to …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryDandelionDESCRIPTION: Dandelions are probably the most famous (or infamous) weed in North America. They are very common and when their yellow flowers produce fluffy white seed heads children often blow them and make a wish. You can find Dandelions growing almost anywhere there is sunlight and water. They are most commonly found …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryCreeping CharlieDESCRIPTION: Creeping Charlie is an evergreen creeper in the mint family that grows close to the ground and spreads rapidly like a carpet. It has been known to completely take over lawns or gardens when not properly controlled. It is a pretty little plant that people either love or hate. SCIENTIFIC …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryChickweedDESCRIPTION: Chickweed is a small and delicate flowering herb that grows close to the ground and is often found in lawns and gardens that provide ample moisture. Chickweed has a long history of being used for medicinal purposes due to its anti-inflamatory and anti-itching effects. It has also been used in traditional …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryChamberbitterDESCRIPTION: Chamberbitter is a small weed that is native to tropical and subtropical regions that is fast-spreading and resiliant making it challenging to control. Indigenous communities in South America have long used this weed for treating liver problems and urinary tract infections. It is still used in traditional medicine in many parts …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryCanada ThistleDESCRIPTION: Canada Thistle is a weed that grows in much of North America. It has a deep root system and can spread quickly, making it extremely difficult to control. Moreover, the roots can grow both horizontally and vertically. The plant has prickly leaves and stems that are painful to touch, and …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryBuck’s Horn PlantainDESCRIPTION: The Buck’s Horn Pllantain is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, but has been introduced to the United States. It is considered the an invasive species. The plant is capable of surviving in a wide range of growing conditions and can thrive in areas like roadsides, pastures, and …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryField BindweedDESCRIPTION: Field Bindweed is a creeping perennial weed with white or pink trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to early autumn. It grows by twining around plants and can quickly form dense mats on the ground. The leaves are arrow-shaped and have a smooth texture. Field bindweed can be found …