What's That Weed?

Weed Identification Guide Bindweed Birdseye Speedwell Bittercress Chickweed Creeping Charlie Dandelion Foxglove Purple Deadnettle Red Clover Redstem Filaree Scarlet Pimpernel Scotch Broom Thistle Wild Mustard Types of Flowers

Weeds are commonly characterized as the unwanted plants in any particular area of land, including lawns and gardens.

Invasive weeds refers to introduced plants that tend to dominate an area leaving little room for native plants.

While weeds often produce unwanted aesthetic effects on the landscape, properly treated, they do not inflict lasting damage. Often the tried and true "pulling them up by the roots" advice is the best organic weed control remedy.

For identification purposes, this album covers a variety of common lawn and garden weeds, with pictures of their little noticed flowers. Organic remedies for weed removal are suggested in many cases.

In some instances, the Scotch Broom for example, the plant was introduced because of its colorful flowers. Only later did the plant become a problem in the landscape.

Most of the fourteen listed species in the box on the right are found throughout the United States. Please click on a link to read more about any particular plant.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels