Oxalis spp.

Oxalis

Synonyms

Sorrel, Sourgrass, Yellow Woodsorrel

ID Characteristics

Life cycle: Perennial
Growth Habit: Erect
Propagation: Seed and sometimes rhizomes
Leaf Margin: Fringed with hairs
Leaf Hairs: Margins only
Leaf Structure: Heart-shaped
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Root Type: Rhizomes with secondary fibrous root system
Flower Color: Yellow

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Herbicidal Control Options

  • Preemergence: Dithiopyr, Isoxaben, Oryzalin, Prodiamine
  • Post Emergence: 2, 4-D, Bispyribac Sodium, Carfentrazone, Clopyralid, Dicamba, Fluroxypyr, Mecoprop-p, Sulfentrazone, Sulfosulfuron, Triclopyr, Trifloxysulfuron

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