Scleranthus annuus L.
Synonyms
Annual Knawel, Knawel, Sclearanthus
ID Characteristics
- Life cycle: Winter annual
- Growth Habit: Low clumps that is prostrate and spreading
- Propagation:
- Leaf Margin: Smooth
- Leaf Hairs: None
- Leaf Structure: Linear with a sharp tip
- Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
- Root Type: Taproot with fibrous roots
- Flower Color: Green and inconspicuous
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Similar Species
- Burrweed, Lawn or Spurweed Soliva sessillis
- Creeping Phlox Phlox subulata
- Lawn-moss Byrum argenteum
- Parsley-piert Alchemilla microcarpa
- Spurries Spergula,spp.
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Selective control options not available
- Post Emergence: Selective control option not available
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