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3 unusual facts about Taeniatherum caput-medusae


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Introduced species of plants in the area are also a threat, including red brome (Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens), yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis), and medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae).

Taeniatherum caput-medusae

Medusahead was found to be susceptible to certain root rot fungi including crown rot and take-all, but it was not susceptible to barepatch, browning root rot, and common root rot.

Glyphosate (Roundup) applied at 0.375 lbs/acre in the early spring before seeds are produced can provide good results.



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