Russian Knapweed (Acroptilon repens

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  • A perennial weed that spreads by root and seed
  • Grows two to three feet tall
  • Produces small pink, white, or lavender flowers during summer months
  • Upper part of root is dark brown to black in color

Flower
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Leaves
  • Grows in dense colonies along roadsides, riverbanks, and ditches, and in pastures and waste places
  • Cut or mow prior to seed set to reduce current year's growth; will not kill plants
  • Chemical controls are needed
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    Plant


    Sue Donaldson
    University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
    5305 Mill St. Reno, NV 89502
    (775) 784-4848  Email: sue@washoeweeds.org

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