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CHICKWEED, MOUSEEAR
Chickweed, Mouseear
[Cerastium vulgatum L.]
DESCRIPTION
Mouseear
chickweed acts as a winter annual in eastern North Carolina and as a perennial
in the western part of the state, especially at higher elevations. It has a vigorous
prostrate growth habit. Hairy stems may creep along the ground and take root at
nodes touching the soil. The small, white flowers have five slightly notched
petals. Mouseear chickweed is similar in growth habit (spreading) and
appearance to common chickweed, but mouseear chickweed leaves are dark green or
gray-green, and are covered with soft hairs.
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Characteristic
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Description
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Growth Season
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winter annual or biennial or perennial weed
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Growth Habit
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prostrate, spreading
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Leaflet Number
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one
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Leaf Margin
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smooth
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Leaf Hairs
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very dense, soft hairs on upper surface, hairs on veins on
bottom surface
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Leaf/Leaflet Shape
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oval to elliptical without petiole
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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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opposite
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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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mouseear
chickweed flowers and leaves
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mouseear
chickweed stem
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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
Chickweed
will survive under close mowing, forming dense patches which crowd out the
desirable turfgrass. This weed quickly invades thin turf areas especially where
there is good soil moisture. Shade and frequent watering encourage chickweed
growth.
CHEMICAL
CONTROL
Certain preemergence herbicides
may be used to control chickweed in areas where reseeding or overseeding of
turf is not planned. These are applied in the fall prior to expected
germination of chickweed, which is encouraged by cool temperatures and adequate
moisture. Mouseear chickweed is more easily controlled with postemergence three
or four-way herbicides applied in the fall compared to the spring.
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Preemergence 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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soil fumigant
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E
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100
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2
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Basamid
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isoxaben
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ba, bc, be, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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G
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0
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Gallery 75
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pendimethalin
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ba, be, bk, c, f, r, sa, z
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G
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0
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Pendulum, PRE-M, Scott's Turf Builder With Halts
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pronamide*
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be
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G
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0
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Kerb
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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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trifloxysulfuron-sodium
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be, z
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E
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100
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5
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Monument
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metsulfuron
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be, sa, z
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E
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100
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4
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Escort**, Manor
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atrazine*
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be, c, sa, z
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E
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100
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1
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AAtrex 4L
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rimsulfuron**
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be
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E
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99
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1
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TranXit GTA
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dicamba
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ba, be, bk, f, r, z
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E
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0
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Banvel, Clarity, Vanquish
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glyphosate
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E
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0
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Glyphosate Original, Roundup, Touchdown Pro**
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metribuzin
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be
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E
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0
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Sencor 75 Turf
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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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G
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69 - 100
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2
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Speed Zone, Speed Zone Southern
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dicamba & MCPA & triclopyr
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ba, bc, be, bk, f, r, z
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G
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84
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1
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Cool Power, Horsepower
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foramsulfuron
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be, z
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G
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81
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1
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Revolver
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imazaquin
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be, c, sa, z
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G
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0
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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.
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