When collecting a weed specimen for identification, you should note the following aspects of the plant and its location:

Collector's name (that's You!)

Date

Location

Habitat

        Sun, shade, partial shade

        Moisture of the soil

        How the land is being used

        Soil type (sand, silt, clay, etc.)

        Other types of plants that might be present

Growth form--tree, shrub, herbaceous plant, vine, etc.

Height and width of the plant (include units, whether you use inches or feet!)

Presence of any fruit or flower, and its color (record what you see, not information from a book)