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- Stinging Nettle. Botanical Name: Urtica dioica. Height: 1 – 2 metres. Notes: The Stinging Nettle is known by most for the skin irritation it causes upon direct contact.
- Dandelion. Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale. Height: 10 – 15 cm. Notes: A well-known garden weed with vibrant yellow flowers. You’ll typically find Dandelions in cultivated land and grassy areas.
- Poison Ivy. Botanical Name: Toxicodendron radicans. Height: Up to 2 metres. Notes: Poison Ivy causes skin irritation through direct contact. You can find this plant growing in the forest understory.
- Ground Ivy. Botanical Name: Glechoma hederaceae. Height: 5 – 50 cm. Notes: Ground Ivy grows in woodlands and garden lawns. It has highly distinctive kidney-shaped leaves and violet flowers.
If you need identification help, visit the NatureSpot species galleries or post an image on the NatureSpot forum. Chickweed – Stellaria media ID: Small. Oval, opposite leaves. Line of hairs on stem. White flowers with 5 petals – each divided to the base and 3 styles (inset photo). Similar species: Other chickweeds (unlikely in gardens).
Plants commonly referred to as weeds may have benefits for wildlife, but you may not want them growing in certain areas, or any part, of your garden. You don’t need to be an expert to identify the weeds in your garden. Our handy guide will help you to spot weeds and check how they grow and spread.
We've chosen the most common weeds found in lawns and gardens, and provided the essential information you need for identifying and managing them. Click on a link or image below to view the complete guide.
- Poison Sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) Poison sumac is a shrub (some consider it a small tree) that grows in wet areas, often next to cinnamon ferns and cattails.
- Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) Polygonum cuspidatum goes by several common names, including Japanese knotweed and fleece flower. Several other common names include "bamboo" in them, such as "Mexican bamboo" or "American bamboo."
- Crabgrass (Digitaria) Crabgrass is so called because this grassy weed creeps along close to the ground, like a crab. In addition to mixing with lawn grass, it's often found growing in cracks in your hardscape.
- Dandelions (Leontodon taraxacum) Dandelions are a harbinger of spring. Their bright yellow flowers often poke up through lawns and appear between cracks in driveways and sidewalks.
Oct 8, 2023 · This article contains pictures and descriptions of some of the most common types of weeds you may find in your garden. It’s important to remember that if you plan to remove them, plan to do so with the least amount of impact to pollinators in your area.
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Weeds will not only hurt the look of your lawn, they will also rob your turfgrass of sunlight, water and other nutrients. Identifying weeds can be difficult since there are so many different types that might invade your lawn. There are two types of weeds that you might see: Broadleaf weeds. Grassy weeds.
