Goosegrass

Common: Goosegrass (also known as Silver Crabgrass, wiregrass, bullgrass)

Scientific: Eleusine indica

Affected Crops:  Corn, cotton, rice, soybeans, tobacco.

Identification: The whitish-translucent leaf sheath of the seedling has broad margins. Leaves are distinctly flattened or folded, and smooth. Stems are also flattened, whitish-green and almost parallel to ground on young plants.

Geographical Distribution: These plants are found from Massachussets to South Dakota and Kansas, and south to Florida and Texas. Also found along the West Coast. More of a problem in warmer parts of the United States.

Always refer to product labels for specific use instructions.