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Goosegrass Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Poaceae (grass family) Genus: Eleusine      Species: indica History: Goosegrass is native to Eurasia. It can be found in agronomic crops, pastures, orchards, roadsides and waste areas. Goosegrass has some history of developing resistance to herbicides. In the Midsouth, some biotypes are resistant to the dinitroaniline herbicides like Treflan and Prowl.

Large crabgrass Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Poaceae Genus: Digitaria         Species: sanguinalis History: Native to Europe or Eurasia. It is believed to be one of the first cultivated grains and was brought to U.S. for use as a forage species. It was introduced into North America during European settlement. It occurs in both temperate and tropical climates and is currently distributed from 50° N latitude to 40° S latitude around the world.

Hophornbeam copperleaf Weed Flora of Mississippi Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge) Genus: Acalypha         Species: ostryifolia History: Native of North and Central America. Life Cycle: Summer annual Special Characteristics: Hophornbeam copperleaf has an extended emergence pattern from June through September that can help it avoid typical herbicide applications in corn and soybean.