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BUTTERCUP, HAIRY
 Buttercup, Hairy
[Ranunculus sardous Crantz]
DESCRIPTION
Two of
the common buttercups found in North Carolina are hairy buttercup and bulbous
buttercup. Hairy buttercup appears to be predominant in the Piedmont and
mountain regions, while bulbous buttercup is readily found in the Piedmont and
Coastal Plain regions. Hairy buttercup is a hairy plant with erect, hairy stems
(single or branching from the base) and a fibrous root system. Vegetative
characteristics of hairy buttercup are similar to those of bulbous buttercup,
except for the bulb-like swelling at the base of the stem on bulbous buttercup.
Smallflower buttercup is also found in North Carolina, and can be distinguished
from hairy buttercup by the lack of hairs on its leaves. In addition, hairy and
bulbous buttercup have lobed leaves, whereas most of the lower leaves of
smallflower buttercup are unlobed.
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Characteristic
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Description
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Growth Season
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winter annual or perennial weed
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Growth Habit
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upright
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Leaflet Number
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one
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Leaf Margin
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lobed
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Leaf Hairs
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dense on both upper and lower surface
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Leaf/Leaflet Shape
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oval/egg-shaped/elliptical
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Leaf Width
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1/2 - 2 inches
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Leaf Venation
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palmate
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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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yellow
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hairy buttercup
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hairy buttercup
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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 buttercup can be controlled
with two, three, and four way broadleaf herbicides in the fall or spring.
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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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metsulfuron
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be, sa, z
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E
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99
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2
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Escort**, Manor
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2,4-D amine
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be, bk, f, r, z
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E
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97
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1
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Weedar 64
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clopyralid & triclopyr**
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be, bk, c, f, r, z
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G
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45 - 99
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3
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Confront
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triclopyr
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f, r
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G
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69 - 98
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3
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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:
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