Southern Sandbur (Sandspur)

Common Name: Southern Sandbur (Sandspur)

Scientific Name: Cenchrus echinatus

Description:

Warm-season annual grassy weed that grows in a loose clump. Leaves are mostly smooth to slightly rough. Stems often reddish as base. Produces a seedhead with spiky, spiny burs. Prefers sandy soils. Reproduces by seed.

Type: Grassy Weeds & Sedges

Life Cycle: Annual (Warm season)

Herbicide Options

  • Celsius
  • Dimension (Pre-emergent)
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  • Pendulum (Pre-emergent)
  • Atrazine
  • Celsius
  • Dimension (Pre-emergent)
  • Image
  • Pendulum (Pre-emergent)
  • Atrazine
  • Celsius
  • Dimension (Pre-emergent)
  • Image
  • Pendulum (Pre-emergent)
  • Celsius
  • Dimension (Pre-emergent)
  • Fusilade II
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  • Pendulum (Pre-emergent)
  • Dimension (Pre-emergent)
  • Fusilade II
  • Pendulum (Pre-emergent)

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