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How to Manage Pests

Identification: Weed Photo Gallery

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Stickleaf

Scientific name: Mentzelia dispersa (Loasa Family: Loasaceae)

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DESCRIPTION:
Stickleaf, a broadleaf annual, is found in sandy or rocky soils. Seedlings have characteristic stalkless, long, narrow, wavy-edged leaves. The mature plant, 3 to 19 inches (7.5 - 47.5 cm) tall, has a basal rosette of leaves. Yellowish flowers have five petals. It is an early spring weed in California's south-central coast. Because of its sticky foliage, it is easily spread on clothing and equipment.

Broadleaf ID illustration.

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