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Ephemeral Weeds

Lucy117Lucy117 Posts: 21
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Hello everyone

I’m after a bit of help. I’m currently studying for a RHS Level 2 course in propagation and development and my current assignment is about pests, diseases and weeds. I have been asked to provide 5 examples of ephemeral weeds but am really struggling to find 5 examples. I already have groundsel, hairy bittercress and chickweed can anyone else give me another couple of examples? Thank you in advance.

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147

    That annoying little red leaved Oxalis corniculata 

    does that fit the bill?


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • LG_LG_ Posts: 4,360

    Capsella bursa-pastoris (shepherd's purse), Poa annua

    'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.'
    - Cicero
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505

    What do you mean by 'ephemeral'? Do you mean annuals or perennials that disappear once they've flowered and return next the  year  like celandine?

    Last edited: 24 February 2018 08:54:14

    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • LG_LG_ Posts: 4,360

    Ephemeral weeds are the ones that can go through several lifecycles in one growing season. Chickweed, bittercress and groundsel are the usual examples for the RHS. I find that I now have their Latin names going round and round my head like some sort of incantation whenever I see one!

    Last edited: 24 February 2018 09:05:38

    'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.'
    - Cicero
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505

    Thanks LgL. It will be good to be able to abuse their whole family by nameimage I thought they were all bxxxxxxs.

    Last edited: 24 February 2018 09:23:32

    In London. Keen but lazy.
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