Family:
POLYGONACEAE
Genus: Polygonum
Species: aviculare
Climate:
Warm
temperate
Description:
A
long slender can grow up to 120cm
Leaves:
Glabrous
dark green to blue/green
Flowers:
Small
white too pinkish in colour, found present along the stem and as many as
five flowers can occur together.
Stems:
Thick
and wire like.
Roots: Long
slender taproot that grows deep into the soil.
Control: Hand weed at
the first sign of weed. When infestation is to large to practically hand
weed then chemical control is required. There are numerous chemicals
available to control this weed and they should be available at your
local plant nursery. The application requirements are varied for each
different turf variety. Be sure to read the entire chemical label
for directions for safe use, handling, the application rate etc.
