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Weed ID - chickweed?

13 years ago

Hello - can someone tell me what kind of weed this is? It's shallow-rooted and seems to come up everywhere - I can't seem to keep up with all the pulling. If it is left to grow, it has tiny white flowers at the end of the stem. Thanks in advance for any help.

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morz8 - Washington Coast
13 years ago
Shotweed (Cardamine oligosperma)

Really persistent once a few have set seed - You have to get to this one early, don't let that seed be dispersed. Mulching to cover existing seeds, preventing further germination will help.
docmoo
12 years ago
be glad you don't have chickweed !!! it is the devil himself to pull up ... even henbit is a blessing in comparison :(
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