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BITTERCRESS, HAIRY
Bittercress, Hairy
[Cardamine hirsuta L.]
DESCRIPTION
Hairy
bittercress is a winter or summer annual weed (depending on location). Stems
can be 3-9 inches long, and the leaves are mostly on the lower portion of the
stem in a basal rosette. Leaf margins are deeply lobed. Leaves at the base of
the plant are larger than the leaves at the top of the plant. Small hairs can
be found at the base of the leaf as well as on the top of the leaf surface.
Flowers are small and white. Small round fruits (capsules) develop at the ends
of each branch.
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Characteristic
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Description
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Growth Season
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summer annual or winter annual weed
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Growth Habit
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upright or rosette
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Leaflet Number
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2 - 4 pairs of leaflets arranged alternately
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Leaf Margin
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shallowly toothed or with a few lobes
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Leaf Hairs
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upper/lower surface
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Leaf/Leaflet Shape
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heart/kidney/spade
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Leaf Width
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<1/2 - 1 inch
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Leaf Venation
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pinnate
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Leaf Arrangement
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alternate
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Root Type
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fibrous
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Flower Color
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white
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hairy
bittercress leaves
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hairy
bittercress leaves
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Note: Still not
sure this is the right weed? The Turf
& Weed Identification Decision Aid may help. Check the TurfFiles glossary for definitions
of unfamiliar terms.
CULTURAL
CONTROL
Winter
annual broadleaf weeds germinate in the fall or winter and grow during any warm
weather, which may occur in the winter, but otherwise remain somewhat dormant
during the winter. They resume growth and produce seed in the spring and die as
temperatures increase in late spring and early summer. They quickly invade thin
turf areas especially where there is good soil moisture. Shade may also
encourage growth. Many have a prostrate growth habit and are not affected by
mowing. A dense, vigorous turf is the best way to reduce the encroachment of
winter annual weeds. First, select adapted turfgrass cultivars for your area
and then properly fertilize, mow, and water to encourage dense growth.
CHEMICAL
CONTROL
Hairy bittercress is easily
controlled postemergence in the fall or spring with two, three, or four way
broadleaf herbicides.
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Postemergence herbicides:
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Herbicide
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Tolerant Turfs (1)
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Average
Efficacy Rating(2)
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Range of Trial Efficacy Values, %
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Number of
Trials
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Products (3)
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2,4-D & carfentrazone & dicamba & mecoprop
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ba, bc, be, bk, f, r, z
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E
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100
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1
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Speed Zone, Speed Zone Southern
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2,4-D & triclopyr*
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bk, f, r
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E
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100
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1
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Chaser
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dicamba & MCPA & triclopyr
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ba, bc, be, bk, f, r, z
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E
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100
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1
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Cool Power, Horsepower
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triclopyr
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f, r
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E
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100
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1
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Turflon Ester
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Footnotes:
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(1)
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Turfgrass Codes:
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ba
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bahiagrass
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bc
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bentgrass, creeping
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be
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bermudagrass
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bk
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bluegrass, Kentucky
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c
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centipedegrass
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f
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fescue, tall
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r
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ryegrass, perennial
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sa
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St. Augustinegrass
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z
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zoysiagrass
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blank
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No turfgrass in the database is
completely tolerant. Check label to see if chemical can be used at a reduced
rate or during the dormant season on your turfgrass.
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(2)
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Efficacy Ratings:
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E
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excellent control (90 to 100%)
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G
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good control (80 to 90%)
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F
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fair control (70 to 80%)
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Efficacy ratings are based on
herbicide trials performed by weed scientists at North Carolina State University between 1997 and 2007. The number of trials included in the efficacy ratings
is displayed in the next-to-last column. The higher this number, the more
confidence can be placed in the efficacy values. Trials may have involved
sequential applications of one or more chemical. Details of individual trials
(herbicide rates, dates of application, environmental conditions at time of
application, etc) can be viewed on the TurfFiles web site, through the Turf Weed Management
Decision Aid.
Efficacy ratings for chemicals
lacking trial data are from “Pest
Management Strategic Plan for Turfgrass in the Southern United States,”
summary of a workshop for turf experts from multiple universities held in Griffin, GA in October, 2004 and sponsored by the Southern Region Integrated Pest
Management Center.
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(3)
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Recommendations of specific
chemicals are based upon information on the manufacturer's label and
performance in a limited number of trials. Because environmental conditions
and methods of application may vary widely, performance of the chemical will
not always conform to the safety and pest control standards indicated by
experimental data. The order in which brand names are given is not an
indication of a recommendation or criticism.
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Recommendations for the use of
agricultural chemicals are included in this publication as a convenience to
the reader. The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial
products or services does not imply endorsement by North Carolina State University or discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. Other
brand names may be labeled for use on turfgrasses. Individuals who use agricultural
chemicals are responsible for ensuring that the intended use complies with
current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure to obtain
current information about usage regulations and examine a current product
label before applying any chemical. For assistance, contact your county's
Cooperative Extension agent.
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© North Carolina State University. This information sheet was prepared
by Fred Yelverton, Bridget R. Lassiter, Gail G. Wilkerson, Leon Warren, Travis Gannon, Jenifer J. Reynolds, and Gregory S. Buol. Department of Crop
Science, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, North Carolina State
University. Prepared July 15, 2008. Available on-line at
www.turffiles.ncsu.edu. This publication was made possible through a grant
provided by the Center for Turfgrass Environmental Research & Education
(CENTERE) whose purpose is to support worthwhile projects that will benefit
both the private sector and the public, and protect the environment.
KEYWORDS FOUND IN THIS ARTICLE:
| Feb 07, 2012 |
Triangle Turfgrass Meeting
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L. Warren
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Winter and Spring Weed Control Focusing on Amicarbazone, Celsius and Specticle
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| Jan 24, 2007 |
Master Gardeners, Durham County
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L. Warren
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Winter and Spring Weed Control in Tall Fescue and Bermudagrass Turf
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| Jan 11, 2007 |
Dare County, NC
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L. Warren
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Winter and Spring Weed Control in Warm Season Turf
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| Feb 20, 2006 |
Cumberland County TCNC Demo Days
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L. Warren
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Newer Herbicides for Late Winter Early Spring Weed Control in Turf
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| Feb 08, 2006 |
Davie County
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L. Warren
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Making North Carolina Herbicide Recommendations Work in Davie County
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| Jan 10, 2006 |
Turfgrass of NC Conference
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M. Martin
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Making North Carolina Herbicide Recommendations Work for You
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| Nov 15, 2005 |
Dave Monk's Class Lecture
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L. Warren
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Weed Management Programs for North Carolina Turfgrass Growers
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| Mar 15, 2005 |
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F. Yelverton
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Safe and Effective Weed Control in North Carolina Lawns
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| Feb 15, 2005 |
Wake Co., NC Turf Meeting
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L. Warren
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Postemergence Winter Weed and Preemergence Crabgrass Control
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| Sep 30, 2003 |
2003 Pitt County
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T. Gannon
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Fall Weed Control in Turf - 2003 Pitt County
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