Annual Weeds
CROTON, WOOLLY or GOATWEED, DOVEWEED Croton texensis Life Cycle: Annual Plant Description:
Several annual species. Erect or ascending stems. Usually covered with dense whitish or rust-colored hairs. Leaves alternate and are stemmed with serrated edges. Flowers are inconspicuous, usually clustered at branch tips. Seeds are smooth, somewhat turtle shaped. Flourishes
only in Southern summer heat, pastures and water areas. Generally, increases in abundance under overstocking conditions. Treatment: Apply 16 to 20 fluid ounces of HighNoon ®
herbicide per acre. Use lower rate when weeds are small and actively growing. Use higher rate on 10-to-12 inch tall, mature weeds with adequate leaf surface.
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