Weed ID Flashcards
(10 cards)
Name characteristics of broadleaf weeds
herbaceous, noticeable flowers, leaves are often broad with netted veins, but they may also be narrow and veinless.
Grasslike
These herbaceous (non-woody) plants lack noticeable flowers. The leaves are ribbon-like with parallel veins, and are often tightly rolled.
Woody
Trees, shrubs and sub-shrubs
What is broadleaf?
A plant with broad leafs
Name five common weeds
Bindweed, foxtail, dandelion, crabgrass, pigweed
What is a weed?
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants.
Characteristics of a weed
Hosts pests, diseases
Life span
Annual- 1 year perennial- year after year, 2 or 3 years or biennial- 2 years
What is the problem with pesticides?
Homeowners apply way too much
What does an effective pest control program start with?
Pick a proper plant
