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lawn weed id #876641
Asked July 10, 2024, 11:19 AM EDT
Hi, I have a low growing weed that grows in dense bunches throughout my back yard. I suspect it is immature Japanese stiltgrass since it gets mowed regularly. I found what I suspect is mature stiltgrass in an un-mowed area in dense bunches. I include a pic on an individual sample of that. I tried to pick the best 3 images allowed.
thanks for any help, Ken S.
Dutchess County New York
Expert Response
Hi. Thank you for your question. I believe this highly invasive plant is Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum). This plant spreads easily over large areas limiting the growth of other plants. Hand removal, before the seeds set, is the most effective way to eradicate the plant in smaller areas.
Here is the link to several resources that go into depth: https://cceputnamcounty.org/natural-resources/japanese-stiltgrass
