Abutilon theophrasti

Velvetleaf

Synonyms

Butterprint, China-jute, Indian Mallow

ID Characteristics

Life cycle: Summer annual
Growth Habit: Erect
Propagation: Seed
Leaf Margin: Slightly toothed
Leaf Hairs: Short and soft
Leaf Structure: Heart-shaped
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Root Type: Slender taproot
Flower Color: Yellow

Multimedia

Similar Species

Herbicidal Control Options

  • Preemergence: Atrazine, Dimethenamid-P, Imazaquin, Mesotrione, Pendimethalin, Simazine
  • Post Emergence: 2, 4-D, Atrazine, Bentazon, Bromoxynil, Carfentrazone, Clopyralid, Dicamba, Halosulfuron, Fluroxypyr, Foramsulfuron, Mesotrione, Metribuzin, Quinclorac, Simazine, Sulfentrazone, Triclopyr

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