Hypochoeris radicata

Other common names:

Flatweed, False Dandelion, Hairy catsear.

Description:

• Leaf margins are coarsely toothed divisons or los with blunt to slightly pointed tips. The leaves have hairs which is a significant difference between the Dandelion weed.
• Milky sap.
• Bright yellow daisy on thinly branched stems.
• Fleshy deep taproot - perennial, persistent.
• Spread by root cuttings, seed.
• Drought resistant.
• Grows in a wide range of soil textures and pH.

Suceptible Turf:

Warm- and cool-season turfgrasses.

Control options:

• Pesticides: Pre- and post-emergent control options. See available tabs below for registered products. Use as per label instructions.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Use a combination of approaches listed on this page.
• Cultural: Physical removal of the weed and tap root by hand. Control should be undertaken before the plants seeding lifecycle commences. Regular mowing..
• Mechanical: Nil.

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