2024 Range & Pasture Western Rangeland Weed & Brush ID Guide

Biennial & Perennial Weeds

BULL NETTLE Cnidoscolus texanus

Life Cycle: Perennial Plant Description:

Usually, 1½ to 3 feet high with several stems. If any part of the stem is broken, a milky sap appears. Leaves are 2 to 4 inches long with stinging hairs. Flowers consist of 5 to 7 white, petal-like sepals. HighNoon ® herbicide per acre + 16 fluid ounces of Freelexx ® herbicide at blooming. Spray in the summer after plants are in full bloom and leaves fully developed. Spraying too early may require repeat applications for control.

Treatment: Apply 16 to 20 fluid ounces of

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