Meaning & use

Witchgrass

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A common weedy grass, especially Panicum capillare, known for its fine, spreading, hairlike seed panicles.

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Witchgrass often invades gardens and disturbed soil in late summer.

Farmers work to control witchgrass because it competes aggressively with crops.

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The name may come from its wispy, tangled appearance, reminiscent of a witch's broom or hair.

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