| Agronomy
105's Weed ID |
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Velvetleaf
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| Velvetleaf,
often called Butterprint, Indian mallow, or Buttonweed, is a difficult
weed to control in the Midwestern U.S. It becomes a major problem
in cultivated fields, especially those with corn or soybeans. |
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Velvetleaf
seedlings |
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plant gets the name Velvetleaf from the characteristic velvety appearance
and feel of the leaves and stems. The leaves are large and heart-shaped. |
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The
name Buttonweed comes from the 'buttony' appearance of the seed pods.
Flowers are a bright, gold-yellow color. |
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| Mature
Velvetleaf plants are often 3 to 6 feet tall. The seed pods contain
relatively large, heart shaped seeds with one lobe of the heart being larger
than the other. Seeds can last in the soil for up to 40 years. |
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