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 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 …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryBroadleaf PlantainDESCRIPTION: Broadleaf Plantian is a common herbaceous plant. The plant is often considered a weed, but it has a long history of use in traditional medicine as a natural remedy for many common ailments, including skin irritations, respiratory issues, and digestive problems. It is also a popular food source for animals …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryBroadleaf DockDESCRIPTION: Broadleaf Dock is a type of weed that can grow up to 5ft tall. The plant is commonly found along roadsides, in fields, and gardens. It is considered invasive in some regions and is generally considered a nuissance plant because of its ability to quickly spread and compete with other …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryBlack MedickDESCRIPTION: Black Medick is an annual plant that typically grows in dry, open areas. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Medicago lupulina OTHER NAMES: Nonesuch , Hop Clover LEAF TYPE: Broadleaf FLOWERS: Small yellow flowers grouped into tight bunches LEAVES: Each leaf is made up of three leaflets, similar to a clover, with a slightly toothed edge. Leaves will …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryPoison IvyDESCRIPTION: Poison ivy is one of the most recognizable names of any weed or undesirable plant due to the notorious rash one might get from coming in contact with it. It’s found in many parts of North America and is often recognized by its three leaflets, which can have a shiny …
What keeps it from happening?What kills it?Return to WeedsGalleryAnnual BluegrassDESCRIPTION: Annual Bluegrass is a type of grass with long, narrow leaves that are typically bright green and smooth or slightly rough to the touch. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers in late spring or early summer, and the flowers are wind-pollinated. After flowering, it produces small seeds that can be dispersed …