Khakiweed       Alternanthera pungens Kunth
Photographs by Dr. Michael Pfeiffer
Sign Weedy to invasive in turf.
Sign Very similar to Alternanthera caracasana (Mat Chaff-flower).
Infestation in Turf
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Infestation in Turf
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Foliage and Inflorescences
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Foliage and Inflorescences
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Back of Foliage
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Leaves
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Mucro
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Foliage and Inflorescences
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Foliage and Inflorescences
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Tepals
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Small Plant
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Plant
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 Comparison
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Comparison
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Perennial