Bulletin E3081
An IPM Pocket Guide for Weed Identification in Field Crops

November 11, 2015 - Wesley Everman, Christy Sprague<sprague1@msu.edu>, Steven Gower and Robert Richardson

This IPM pocket guide can be used for identifying common weeds of field crops in Michigan. Descriptions and identification characteristics for 88 grass and broadleaf weeds are included. A detailed description of the life cycle, leaves, stems, flower and fruit, and method of reproduction is included for each for each weed species. Additionally, pictures of each weed at various life cycles are included to aid identification. The beginning of the guide has key identification characteristics for cotyledons, leaves, and ligules to help differentiate weed species.

For reference:

Common weeds found in field crops

Identify weeds by:

Identifying characteristics

Ligule type

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Cotyledon shape

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Leaf margins

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Common name

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Scientific name

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Funding to place the guide information on this website was provided by the North Central IPM Center.

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Tag List
  • agriculture,
  • field crops,
  • integrated pest management,
  • msu extension,
  • weeds