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Can you identify this horrible weed? #872088

Asked June 07, 2024, 2:16 PM EDT

It spreads rapidly, choking out everything in its path, and bears little green sticky balls/burrs all over it. Thank you for any info you can provide

Ulster County New York

Expert Response

Monica,

It is Galium aparine. It is a fast grower and can be hand pulled or hoed out.  It is best to pull it out now as it looks like the flowers are starting to open, the seeds can remain viable for a couple years. 

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/catchweed-bedstraw-galium-aparine/

Good luck,

Cynthia B, MGV

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 10, 2024, 10:51 AM EDT
Thank you so much!   :)






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