I can't kill it. What is it? in the Plant ID forum

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SpringGreenThumb

Apr 22, 2018 3:28 PM CST

Thread OP

Utah (Zone 7a)

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Silversurfer

Apr 22, 2018 3:37 PM CST

Perthshire. SCOTLAND. UK

It is a species of Stellaria.
Probably Stellaria media...common name Chickweed.

https://utahpests.usu.edu/ipm/...

http://www.efloras.org/object_...

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Horntoad

Apr 22, 2018 3:39 PM CST

Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)

Looks like chickweed to me also.

wildflowersoftexas.com

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plantladylin

Apr 22, 2018 3:45 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

I agree, Chickweed (Stellaria media) which is present in many parts of North America!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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porkpal

Apr 22, 2018 3:50 PM CST

Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)

It will die back when it gets hot enough.

Porkpal

| @porkpal | Post #1690235 (5)

victorialuz

Apr 22, 2018 4:34 PM CST

Italy

If you can't kill it, then eat it

A fairly common addition to salads, in this part of the world (can be consumed cooked as well)

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plantladylin

Apr 22, 2018 5:25 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

I forgot about it's edibility ... I've read that some people do add it to salads but I'd be wary of eating it if you use any chemicals of any type on your property.

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #1690307 (7)

victorialuz

Apr 22, 2018 5:30 PM CST

Italy

plantladylin said:I forgot about it's edibility ... I've read that some people do add it to salads but I'd be wary of eating it if you use any chemicals of any type on your property.

Right! For me, the only form of pest-control is ladybugs

| @victorialuz | Post #1690308 (8)

plantladylin

Apr 22, 2018 5:31 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

victorialuz said:For me, the only form of pest-control is ladybugs

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

| @plantladylin | Post #1690311 (9)

quercusnut

Apr 22, 2018 9:14 PM CST

Name: Kyle
Middle TN (Zone 7a)

You can kill it. Takes persistence though.

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purpleinopp

Apr 23, 2018 7:58 AM CST

Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
Opp, AL @--`--,----- 🌹 (Zone 8b)

Very shallowly rooted, try raking &/or hoeing instead of pulling, if you don't want to do that many "deep bends." If you wait until it drops seeds everywhere, you'll be doing it again next spring.

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quercusnut

Apr 23, 2018 10:46 AM CST

Name: Kyle
Middle TN (Zone 7a)