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Weed Identification

St. augustinegrass

Family

Poaceae

Scientific Name

Stenotaphrum secundatum

Leaf Hair on Upper Surface

no hairs

Mature Leaf Width

Varies: 
less than 5 mm
6 to 15 mm

Life Cycle

perennial

Auricle

not present

Ligule

membrane

Ligule Length

less than 1 mm

Plant Type

Grass