March 28 Week 4 Garden Photos

Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule)
Did you know that henbit is an excellent late winter-early spring pollen source for bees and other pollinating insects? The pollen is purple; therefore, the bee's pollen sacs are a dark purpish-red. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua)
To properly identify a grassy weed, the seed heads must be present. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Annual Nutsedge (Cyperus compressus)
To properly identify a grassy weed, the seed heads must be present. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Yellow Nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)
To properly identify a grassy weed, the seed heads must be present. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Purple Nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus)
To properly identify a grassy weed, the seed heads must be present. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Shiny Cudweed (Gnaphalium spicatum)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Wandering Cudweed (Gnaphalium penysylvanicum)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Trampweed (Facelis retusa)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Lawn Pennywort (Hydrocotyle species)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum)
To properly identify a grassy weed, the seed heads must be present. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Shepard's Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris )
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Carolina False Dandelion (Phyrrhopappus carolinianus)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Parsley-piert (Aphanes microcarpa)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Ivyleaf Speedwell (Veronica hederifolia)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Hop Clover (Trifolium campestre )
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsute)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Goosegrass Seed Head (Eleusine indica)
To properly identify a grassy weed, the seed heads must be present. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Common Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Deer Tongue (Dichanthelium clandestinum)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion flowers are also another excellent late winter-early pollen source for bees and other pollinating insects. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Catchweed Bedstraw (Galium aparine)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Curly Dock (Rumex crispus)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Crowfootgrass Seed Head (Dactyloctenium aegyptium)
To properly identify a grassy weed, the seed heads must be present. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Crowfootgrass (Dactyloctenium aegyptium)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Hairy Buttercup (Rannunculus sardous)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Broadleaf Plantain (Plantago major)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University

Asia Crabgrass ( Digitaria bicornis)
To properly identify a grassy weed, the seed heads must be present. Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University