Anagallis arvensis
Synonyms
Poor man's weather-glass, Poison chickweed, Red chickweed
ID Characteristics
Life cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Prostate to erect
Propagation:
Seed
Leaf Margin:
Smooth and entire
Leaf Hairs:
Thin hairs occasionally
Leaf Structure:
Egg-shaped to elliptical with slightly pointed apex
Leaf Arrangement:
Opposite
Root Type:
Shallow fibrous root system
Flower Color:
Salmon
Multimedia
Video
Similar Species
- Chickweed, Common Stallaria Media
- Chickweed, Mouseear Ceratium vulgatum
- Speedwell, Creeping Veronica filiformis
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Isoxaben
- Post Emergence: 2, 4-D, Atrazine, Chlorsulfuron, Clopyralid
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
