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| Another stupid ass weed to waste my valuable time...
This one is tall-ish and grows quickly to about two feet. It pops up everywhere in my yard and doesn't seem linked together by the root so I'm not sure how it spreads. It's got a weak stem that hollows out as it dries and makes it hard to pull up the root. The leaves are pale green, and look like lettuce. I have not been able to ID it. Suggestions? Ideas how to stop it? Ideas how it got in my soil in the first place? Thanks!! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Mystery Weed
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- Posted by purpleinopp 8b AL (My Page) on Wed, Jun 29, 11 at 11:45
| Birds, squirrels, and the blowing wind are the most common vectors for the spread of weed seeds. Weeds in general are easier to pull when the soil is soft and moist, and when they are very small and have not formed deep root systems. If you pull a weed and it grows back, digging out the roots can be necessary. You can try pouring boiling water on them if they are not too close to desirable plants. Not sure what your weed is. Has it been sprayed with herbicide? Does it have any odor when you tear a leaf? Is the sap inside clear or colored or sticky? Any details you can observe can help determine what it is. Weeds sure are annoying, but the use of foul language is not necessary or appreciated on these forums. |
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- Posted by Naturalchick27 none (My Page) on Thu, Jun 30, 11 at 22:11
| I'm in Philly too and have plenty of those taking over my yard. Mine get taller. If left to grow, they can get over 6 ft. The stem thickens and eventually you will need to chop them down and try to kill the root. I have no idea what they are called, but they are really popular in this city :( |
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