Carpetweed
Common Name:
carpetweed
Scientific Name:
Mullugo verticillata
Family:
Molluginaceae
Lifecycle:
Annual
Features
Decumbent annual herb. Leaves whorled, obovate to lanceolate. Leaf tips acute. Five petal white flowers on long peduncle.
Description
Plant predominates in bare ground or waste areas. Usually does not persist in competition with crops or turf unless ground is frequently disturbed. Can reduce turfgrass seedling development during establishment.