Weed Identification

Angle-pod-Blue-Flag plant

Angle pod Blue Flag

Angle pod blue flag is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet and has sword-shaped leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. The plant produces blue or purple flowers in the summer and fall.

Chinese-Creeper plant

Chinese Creeper

Chinese creeper is a annual vine that is native to Asia. It typically grows to a length of 10-15 feet and has oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. The plant produces small white or yellow flowers in the summer and fall.

Spiny-Amaranth

Spiny Amaranth

Spiny-Amaranth also known as Amaranthus is a plant that is native to grassland and prairie regions of North America. It is an annual herb that can grow up to six feet tall and it has small oval-shaped leaves and small inconspicuous flowers that are typically green or yellow in color. The plant is known for its sharp spiny leaves and it is often found in disturbed or degraded habitats.

Water Hyssop plant

Water Hyssop

Water-Hyssop is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It has small white flowers and opposite oval-shaped leaves. It is often found in wetland areas and is used in traditional medicine.

Southern-Sneezeweed plant

Southern Sneezeweed

Southern-Sneezeweed also known as Helenium is a plant that is native to grassland and prairie regions of North America. It is an annual herb that can grow up to three feet tall and it has small oval-shaped leaves and showy yellow or orange flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is known for its ability to cause sneezing when the flowers are crushed and it is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Tall-Morningglory plant

Tall Morningglory

Tall-Morningglory also known as Ipomoea is a plant that is native to grassland and prairie regions of North America. It is an annual herb that can grow up to six feet tall and it has small oval-shaped leaves and small white or pink flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is known for its large showy flowers and it is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

lespedeza plant

Lespedeza

Lespedeza is a type of flowering plant that is commonly found in fields and other grassy areas. It is a member of the Fabaceae family which also includes plants such as beans and peas. Lespedeza is an annual or perennial plant that produces small white or pink flowers and clusters of seeds. The plant is often used as a cover crop to improve soil health and suppress weeds. It is also known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions including wet or dry soils. In some areas lespedeza is considered a weed because of its ability to invade cultivated areas and cause allergies and other health problems.

Trifoliate Orange plant

Trifoliate Orange

Trifoliate-Orange also known as Poncirus is a plant that is native to grassland and prairie regions of North America. It is a deciduous tree or shrub that can grow up to 15 feet tall and it has large trifoliate leaves and small white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring. The plant is known for its thorny branches and fruit which is similar in appearance to a citrus fruit but is not edible.

Smooth-Sumac plant

Smooth Sumac

Smooth-Sumac also known as Rhus is a plant that is native to forested and riparian areas of North America. It is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 20 feet tall and it has large compound leaves and small green or yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The plant is known for its smooth hairless bark and it is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Sow-Thistle plant

Sow Thistle

Sow-Thistle also known as Sonchus is a plant that is native to grassland and prairie regions of North America. It is an annual herb that can grow up to six feet tall and it has small oval-shaped leaves and small yellow or white flowers that bloom in the summer. The plant is known for its sharp spiny leaves and it is often found in disturbed or degraded habitats.