What Is That Weed? Common Weeds Found in South Carolina.
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