Eleusine indica
Synonyms
Crowfoot-grass, Indian goosegrass, Silver-crabgrass, Wire-grass, Yard-grass
ID Characteristics
Life cycle:
Summer annual
Growth Habit:
Bunch type
Propagation:
Seed
Ligule:
Small membranous
Auricles:
Absent
Vernation:
Folded
Collar:
Narrow, smooth
Root Type:
Fibrous
Seedhead Color:
Greenish
Multimedia
Video
Similar Species
- Crabgrass species Digitaria spp.
- Goosegrass-sedge Carex eleusinoides
- Millet, African Finger Eleusine coracana
- Orchardgrass Dactylis glomerata
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Benefin, Bensulide, Dimethenamid-p, Dithiopyr, Metolachlor, Oryzalin, Oxadiazon, Pendimethalin, Prodiamine, Pronamide, Simazine
- Post Emergence: Clethodim, Fenoxyprop-ethyl, Fluazifop, Foramsulfuron, Mesotrione, Metribuzin, Sethoxydim, Sulfentrazone
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.
