Lepyrodiclis
Lepyrodiclis holosteoides
Washington State Classification
Class C — Widespread, County-Selected Control
Lepyrodiclis infests grain and pea fields where it grows up and over crops forming a canopy that shades crops from the sun.
Quick Reference
Identification
Growth Habit
Lepyrodiclis is a fast growing annual with a prostrate habit except when given something to climb upon. It flowers in the spring.
Flowers
Flowers are axillary and terminal on stems. Flowers have 5 green sepals and 5 petals that are white or pink.
Fruit & Seeds
Small capsules, 0.1 inch long, contain 1 to 2 (sometimes 4) dark brown seeds.
Impact
Lepyrodiclis infests grain and pea fields where it grows up and over crops forming a canopy that shades crops from the sun. Lepyrodiclis was changed from a Class B to a Class C noxious weed in 2013.
Ecology & Spread
Habitat
It occurs in disturbed areas, grain fields and pea fields. Please click here to see a county level distribution map of lepyrodiclis in Washington.
Spread Mechanisms
Reproduction
Lepyrodicilis reproduces by seed.
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Control Methods
Mechanical
- Small patches may be pulled and bagged. Tillage can be used to kill lepyrodiclis for patches too large for hand removal.