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UMass Extension Weed Herbarium
 

Welcome to the UMass Extension Weed Herbarium! Weeds in the herbarium can be sorted by common name, scientific name, or plant family by using the "Sort list by" links below. Images and notes to aid in identification are revealed by clicking on the weed name. For questions and permission to use photos contact
Randy Prostak; rprostak@umext.umass.edu.

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Abutilon
Abutilon theophrasti velvetleaf Malvaceae - Mallow Family
Acalypha
Acalypha rhomboidea copper-leaf, rhombic Euphorbiaceae - Spurge Family
Achillea    
Achillea millefolium yarrow Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Actinomeris
Actinomeris alternifolia - see Verbesina alternifolia -
Ageratina
Ageratina altissima - see Eupatorium rugosum -
Aegopodium
Aegopodium podagraria bishops goutweed Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) - Carrot Family
Agrimonia
Agrimonia gryposepala agrimony Rosaceae - Rose Family
Agropyron
Agropyron repens - see Elytrigia repens -
Agrostis
Agrostis palustris - see Agrostis stolonifera -
Agrostis stolonifera creeping bentgrass Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Ailanthus
Ailanthus altissima tree-of-heaven Simaroubaceae - Quassia Family
Akebia
Akebia quinata akebia, five-leaf Lardizabalaceae - Lardizabala Family
Alliaria
Alliaria petiolata mustard, garlic Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Allium
Allium vineale garlic, wild Liliaceae - Lily Family
Alopecurus
Alopecurus pratensis foxtail, meadow Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Amaranthus
Amaranthus lividus pigweed, livid Amaranthaceae - Amaranth Family
Amaranthus retroflexus pigweed, redroot Amaranthaceae - Amaranth Family
Amaranthus spinosus amaranth, spiny Amaranthaceae - Amaranth Family
Ambrosia
Ambrosia artemisiifolia ragweed, common Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Ambrosia trifida ragweed, giant Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Ampelopsis
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata porcelainberry Vitaceae - Grape Family
Amphicarpaea
Amphicarpaea bracteata hog-peanut Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Anagallis
Anagallis arvensis pimpernel, scarlet Primulaceae - Primrose Family
Anaphalis
Anaphalis margaritacea pearly-everlasting Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Andropogon
Andropogon gerardii bluestem, big Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Andropogon scoparius bluestem, little Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Angelica
Angelica atropurpurea angelica, purplestem Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) - Carrot Family
Anoda
Anoda cristata anoda, spurred Malvaceae - Mallow Family
Antennaria
Antennaria neglecta pussytoes, field Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Anthoxanthum
Anthoxanthum odoratum vernalgrass, sweet Poaceae (Graminae) – Grass Family
Apios
Apios americana groundnut Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Apocynum
Apocynum androsaemifolium dogbane, spreading Apocynaceae - Dogbane Family
Apocynum cannabinum dogbane, hemp Apocynaceae - Dogbane Family
Arabidopsis
Arabidopsis thaliana cress, mouse-ear Bassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Arabis
Arabis glabra mustard, tower Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Aralia
Aralia spinosa devil's-walkingstick Araliaceae - Aralia Family
Arctium
Arctium lappa burdock, great Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Arctium minus burdock, common Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Arenaria
Arenaria serpyllifolia sandwort, thymeleaf  Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
Artemisia
Artemisia vulgaris mugwort Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Asclepias
Asclepias incarnata milkweed, swamp Asclepiadaceae - Milkweed Family
Asclepias syriaca milkweed, common Asclepiadaceae - Milkweed Family
Aster
Aster acuminatus - see Oclemena acuminata -
  Aster divaricatus aster, white wood Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
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Barbarea    
Barbarea vulgaris rocket, yellow Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Bassia    
Bassia scoparia - see Kochia scoparia -
Bellis    
Bellis perennis daisy, English Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Berteroa    
Berteroa incana alyssum, hoary Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Bidens    
Bidens frondosa beggarticks, devil's Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower
Brassica    
  Brassica arvensis - see Brassica kaber -
Brassica kaber mustard, wild Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Bromus    
Bromus inermis brome, smooth Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Bromus tectorum brome, downy Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
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Calystegia    
Calystegia sepium bindweed, hedge Convolvulaceae - Morningglory Family
Capsella    
Capsella bursa-pastoris shepherd's-purse Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Cardamine    
Cardamine hirsuta bittercress Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Cardamine pratensis bittercress, cuckoo Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Carduus  
  Carduus arvensis - see Cirsium arvensis -
  Carduus vulgare - see Cirsium vulgare -
Celastrus    
Celastrus orbiculatus bittersweet, oriental Celastraceae - Stafftree Family
Cenchrus    
Cenchrus longispinus sandbur, longspine Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Centaurea    
Centaurea maculosa knapweed, spotted Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Cerastium  
  Cerastium fontanum - see Cerastium vulgatum -
  Cerastium glomeratum chickweed, sticky Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
  Cerastium viscosum - see Cerastium glomeratum -
  Cerastium vulgatum chickweed, mouseear Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
Chamaesyce  
  Chamaesyce maculata - see Euphorbia maculata -
Chelidonium    
Chelidonium majus celandine, greater Papaveraceae - Poppy Family
Chenopodium    
  Chenopodium album lambsquarters, common Chenopodiaceae - Goosefoot Family
  Chenopodium ambrosioides mexicantea Chenopodiaceae - Goosefoot Family
  Chenopodium pumilio goosefoot, clammy Chenopodiaceae - Goosefoot Family
Chrysanthemum    
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum daisy, oxeye Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Cichorium    
Cichorium intybus chicory Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Cicuta    
Cicuta maculata waterhemlock, spotted Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) - Carrot Family
Circaea  
  Circaea lutetiana - see Circaea quadrisulcata -
Circaea quadrisulcata nightshade, enchanter's Onagraceae - Evening Primrose Family
Cirsium    
Cirsium arvense thistle, Canada Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Cirsium vulgare thistle, bull Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Claytonia    
Claytonia virginica springbeauty, narrowleaf Portulacaceae - Purslane Family
Clematis    
Clematis virginiana virgin's bower Ranunculaceae - Buttercup Family
Collinsonia    
Collinsonia canadensis horsebalm Lamiaceae (Labiatae) - Mint Family
Commelina    
Commelina communis dayflower, Asiatic Commelinaceae - Spiderwort Family
Convolvulus    
Convolvulus arvensis bindweed, field Convolvulaceae - Morningglory Family
  Convolvulus sepium - see Calystegia sepium -
Conyza    
Conyza canadensis horseweed Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Coronilla    
Coronilla varia crownvetch, trailing Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Crepis    
Crepis tectorum hawksbeard, narrowleaf Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Cuscuta    
Cuscuta spp. dodder Convolvulaceae - Morningglory Family
Cymbalaria    
Cymbalaria muralis kenilworth ivy Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
Cynanchum  
  Cynanchum lousieae - see Cynanchum nigrum -
Cynanchum nigrum swallowwort, black Asclepiadaceae - Milkweed Family
Cynanchum rossicum swallowwort, pale Asclepiadaceae - Milkweed Family
Cyperus    
Cyperus esculentus nutsedge, yellow Cyperaceae - Sedge Family
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Dactylis    
Dactylis glomerata orchardgrass Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Datura    
Datura stramonium jimsonweed Solanaceae - Nightshade Family
Daucus    
  Daucus carota carrot, wild Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) - Carrot Family
Desmodium    
  Desmodium canadense tickclover, hoary Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
  Desmodium rotundifolium ticktrefoil, prostrate Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Dianthus    
  Dianthus armeria deptford pink Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
  Dianthus deltoides maiden pink Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
Dicanthelium    
  Dicanthelium clandestinum deertonguegrass Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
  Dicanthelium sphaerocarpon panicgrass, round fruited Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Digitaria    
  Digitaria ischaemum crabgrass, smooth Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
  Digitaria sanguinalis crabgrass, large Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Dipsacus    
  Dipsacus fullonum teasel Dipsacaceae - Teasel Family
  Dipsacus sylvestris - see Dipsacus fullonum -
     
Draba verna whitlowgrass, spring Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
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Echinochloa    
Echinochloa crus-galli barnyardgrass Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Echinocystis    
Echinocystis lobata cucumber, wild Cucurbitaceae - Gourd Family
Echium    
Echium vulgare blueweed Boraginaceae - Borage Family
Eleusine    
Eleusine indica goosegrass Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Elymus    
  Elymus canadensis wild rye, Canadian Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
  Elymus repens - see Elytrigia repens -
Draba    
Elytrigia repens quackgrass Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Epilobium    
  Epilobium angustifolium fireweed Onagraceae - Evening Primrose Family
  Epilobium ciliatum willowherb, American Onagraceae - Evening Primrose Family
  Epilobium glandulosum - see Epilobium ciliatum -
Equisetum    
  Equisetum arvense horsetail, field Equisetaceae - Horsetail Family
  Equisetum hyemale scouring rush Equisetaceae - Horsetail Family
Eragrostis    
  Eragrostis cilianensis stinkgrass Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
  Eragrotis spectabilis lovegrass, purple Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Erechtites    
Erechtites hieraciifolia pilewort Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Erigeron    
  Erigeron annuus fleabane, annual Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Erigeron canadensis - see Conyza canadensis -
  Erigeron pulchellus fleabane, poor-robin Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Erodium    
Erodium cicutarium filaree, redstem Geranium - Geranium Family
Erysimum    
  Erysimum cheiranthoides mustard, wallflower Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Eupatoriadelphus  
  Eupatoriadelphus dubius - see Eupatorium dubium -
  Eupatoriadelphus maculatus - see Eupatorium maculatum -
  Eupatoriadelphus dubius - see Eupatorium dubium -
Eupatorium    
  Eupatorium capillifolium dogfennel Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Eupatorium dubium joe-pye weed, eastern Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Eupatorium fistulosum joe-pye weed, hollow-stemmed Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Eupatorium maculatum joe-pye weed, spotted Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Eupatorium perfoliatum boneset Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Eupatorium purpureum joe-pyeweed, sweet Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Eupatorium rugosum snakeroot, white Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Euphorbia    
  Euphorbia cyparissias spurge, cypress Euphorbiaceae - Spurge Family
  Euphorbia esula spurge, leafy Euphorbiaceae - Spurge Family
Euphorbia maculata spurge, spotted Euphorbiaceae - Spurge Family
Euthamia  
  Euthamia graminifolia - see Solidago graminifolia -
Eutrochium  
  Eutrochium dubium - see Eupatorium dubium -
  Eutrochium fistulosum - see Eupatorium fistulosum -
  Eutrochium maculatum - see Eupatorium maculatum -
  Eutrochium purpureum - see Eupatorium purpureum -
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Fallopia  
  Fallopia cilinodis - see Polygonum cilinode -
  Fallopia convolvulus - see Polygonum convolvulus -
  Fallopia japonica - see Polygonum cuspidatum -
  Fallopia sachalinensis - see Poygonum sachalinesis -
  Fallopia scandens - see Polygonum scandens -
Festuca    
Festuca arundinacea fescue, tall Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Fragaria    
Fragaria virginiana strawberry, wild Rosaceae - Rose Family
Froelichia    
Froelichia gracilis cottonweed Amaranthaceae - Amaranth Family
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Galeopsis    
Galeopsis tetrahit hempnettle, common Lamiaceae (Labiatae) - Mint Family
Galinsoga    
Galinsoga ciliata galinsoga, hairy Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Galium    
  Galium aparine bedstraw, catchweed Rubiaceae - Madder Family
  Galium mollugo bedstraw, smooth Rubiaceae - Madder Family
  Galium pilosum bedstraw, hairy Rubiaceae - Madder Family
Geranium    
Geranium maculatum geranium, wild Geraniaceae – Geranium Family
Geum    
Geum canadense avens, white Rosaceae - Rose Family
Glechoma    
Glechoma hederacea ground ivy Lamiaceae (Labiatae) - Mint Family
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Hackelia    
Hackelia virginiana beggarslice Boraginaceae – Borage family
Helianthus    
Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem artichoke Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Heracleum    
  Heracleum lanatum cowparsnip Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) - Carrot Family
  Heracleum maximum - see Heracleum lanatum -
Hesperis    
Hesperis matronalis damesrocket Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Hibicus    
Hibicus trionum mallow, venice Malvaceae - Mallow Family
Hieracium    
  Hieracium aurantiacum hawkweed, orange Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Hieracium caespitosum - see Hieracium pratense -
  Hieracium lachenalii - see Hieracium vulgatum -
  Hieracium paniculatum hawkweed, panicled Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Hieracium pratense hawkweed Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Hieracium vulgatum hawkweed, European Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Holcus    
Holcus lanatus velvetgrass, common Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Houstonia    
Houstonia caerulea bluets Rubiaceae - Madder Family
Humulus    
Humulus japonicus hops, Japanese Cannabaceae – Hemp Family
Hypericum    
Hypericum perforatum St. Johnswort Hyperiacaceae - St. Johnswort Family
Hypochaeris    
Hypochaeris radicata cat's ear/false dandelion Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
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Impatiens    
  Impatiens capensis touch-me-not, spotted Balsaminaceae - Touch-me-not Family
  Impatiens glandulifera balsam, Himalaya Balsaminaceae - Touch-me-not Family
  Impatiens pallida touch-me-not, pale Balsaminaceae - Touch-me-not Family
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Juncus    
Juncus tenuis rush, path Juncaceae - Rush Family
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Kochia    
Kochia scoparia kochia Chenopodiaceae - Goosefoot Family
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Lactuca    
  Lactuca biennis lettuce, biennial Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Lactuca canadensis lettuce, tall Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Lactuca scariola - see Lactuca serriola -
  Lactuca serriola lettuce, prickly Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Lamium    
  Lamium amplexicaule henbit Lamiaceae (Labiatae) - Mint Family
  Lamium purpureum deadnettle, red Lamiaceae (Labiatae) - Mint Family
Lapsana    
Lapsana communis nipplewort Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Lathyrus    
Lathyrus latifolius peavine, everlasting Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Leucanthemum  
  Leucanthemum leucanthemum - see Chrysanthemum leucanthemum -
Leontodon    
Leontodon autumnalis dandelion, fall Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Leonurus    
Leonurus cardiaca motherwort Lamiaceae (Labiatae) - Mint Family
Lepidium    
  Lepidium campestre pepperweed, field Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
  Lepidium virginicum pepperweed, Virginia Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Lespedeza    
Lespedeza virginica bush clover, slender  Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Linaria    
  Linaria canadensis toadflax, oldfield Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
  Linaria cymbalaria - see Cymbularia muralis -
  Linaria vulgaris toadflax, yellow Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
Lobelia    
  Lobelia inflata tobacco, indian Lobeliaceae - Bluebell Family
  Lobelia siphilitica lobelia, great Lobeliaceae - Bluebell Family
  Lobelia syphilitica - see Lobelia siphilitica -
Lonicera    
Lonicera japonica honeysuckle, Japanese Caprifoliaceae – Honeysuckle Family
Lotus    
Lotus corniculatus trefoil, birdfoot Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Lychnis  
  Lychnis alba - see Silene alba -
  Lychnis flos-cuculi ragged robin Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
Lycopus    
Lycopus americanus bugleweed, American Lamiaceae (Labiatae) - Mint Family
Lysimachia    
  Lysimachia ciliata loosestrife, fringed Primulaceae - Primrose Family
  Lysimachia nummularia moneywort Primulaceae - Primrose Family
Lythrum    
  Lythrum salicaria loosestrife, purple Lythraceae - Loosestrife Family
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Maianthemum    
Maianthemum canadense lily-of-the-valley, false Liliaceae - Lily Family
Malva    
Malva neglecta mallow, common Malvaceae - Mallow Family
Marchantia    
Marchantia polymorpha liverwort Phylum: Hepatophyta
Matricaria    
Matricaria matricariodes pineappleweed Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Medicago    
Medicago lupulina medic, black Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Melilotus    
Melilotus alba sweetclover, white Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Melilotus offincinalis sweetclover, yellow Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Microstegium    
Microstegium vimineum stiltgrass, Japanese Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Mimulus    
Mimulus alatus monkey flower, sharp-winged Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
Mirabilis    
Mirabilis nyctaginea four-o'clock, wild Nyctaginaceae - Four-O'clock Family
Miscanthus    
Miscanthus sacchariflorus silvergrass, amur Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Mollugo    
Mollugo verticillata carpetweed Aizoaceae - Carpetweed Family
Muhlenbergia    
Muhlenbergia schreberi nimblewill Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Myrrhis  
  Myrrhis claytonia - see Osmorhiza claytoni -
  Myrrhis longistylis - see Osmorhiza longistilis -
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Myrrhis  
Nuttallanthus canadensis - see Linaria canadensis -
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Oclemena    
Oclemena acuminata aster, whorled Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Oenothera    
Oenothera biennis eveningprimrose, common Onagraceae - Evening Primrose Family
Ornithogalum    
Ornithogalum umbellatum star-of-bethlehem Liliaceae - Lily Family
Osmorhiza  
  Osmorhiza aristata - see Osmorhiza longistilis -
  Osmorhiza brevistylis - see Osmorhiza claytoni -
  Osmorhiza claytoni sweet cicely Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) - Carrot Family
  Osmorhiza longistilis aniseroot Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) - Carrot Family
Oxalis    
  Oxalis corniculata woodsorrel, creeping Oxalidaceae - Woodsorrel Family
  Oxalis stricta woodsorrel, yellow Oxalidaceae - Woodsorrel Family
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Panicum    
  Panicum capillare witchgrass Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
  Panicum dichotomiflorum panicum, fall Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
  Panicum virgatum switchgrass Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Parthenocissus    
Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper Vitaceae - Grape Family
Paspalum    
  Paspalum dilatatum dallisgrass Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
  Paspalum setaceum paspalum Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Pastinaca    
Pastinaca sativa parsnip, wild Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) - Carrot Family
Petasites    
Petasites hybridus butterbur Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Persicaria  
  Persicaria arifolia - see Polygonum arifolium -
  Persicaria maculosa - see Polygonum persicaria -
  Persicaria pensylvanica - see Polygonum pensylvanicum -
  Persicaria sagittata - see Polygonum sagittatum -
  Persicaria virginica - see Tovara virginica -
Phalaris    
Phalaris arundinacea canarygrass, reed Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Phleum    
Phleum pratense timothy Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Phragmites    
  Phragmites australis reed, common Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
  Phragmites communis - see Phragmites australis -
Phytolacca    
Phytolacca americana pokeweed, common Phytolaccaceae - Pokeweed Family
Oxalis    
Pilea pumila clearweed Urticaceae - Nettle Family
Plantago    
  Plantago lanceolata plantain, narrowleaf Plantaginaceae - Plantain Family
  Plantago major plantain, broadleaf Plantaginaceae - Plantain Family
Poa    
  Poa annua bluegrass, annual Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
  Poa bulbosa bluegrass, bulbous Poaceae (Graminae) – Grass Family
Polygonum    
  Polygonum arifolium tearthumb, halberd-leaved Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
  Polygonum aviculare knotweed, prostrate Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
  Polygonum cilinode knotweed, black fringed Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
  Polygonum convolvulus buckwheat, wild Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
  Polygonum cuspidatum knotweed, Japanese Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
  Polygonum pensylvanicum smartweed, Pennsylvania Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
  Polygonum persicaria smartweed, ladysthumb Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
  Polygonum sachalinense knotweed, giant Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
  Polygonum sagittatum tearthumb, arrowleaf Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
  Polygonum scandens smartweed, hedge Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
  Polygonum virginianum - see Tovara virginianum -
Portulaca    
Portulaca oleracea purslane, common Portulacaceae - Purslane Family
Potentilla    
  Potentilla argentea cinquefoil, silvery Rosaceae - Rose Family
  Potentilla norvegica cinquefoil, rough Rosaceae - Rose Family
Potentilla recta cinquefoil, sulfur Rosaceae - Rose Family
Potentilla simplex cinquefoil, old field Rosaceae - Rose Family
Prunella    
Prunella vulgaris healall Lamiaceae (Labiatae) - Mint Family
Pteridium    
Pteridium aquilinum brackenfern Polypodiaceae – Fern Family
Pueraria  
  Pueraria lobata - see Pueraria montana -
  Pueraria montana kudzu Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
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Ranunculus    
Ranunculus abortivus buttercup, smallflower Ranunculaceae - Buttercup Family
Ranunculus acris buttercup, tall Ranunculaceae - Buttercup Family
Ranunculus bulbosus buttercup, bulbous Ranunculaceae - Buttercup Family
Ranunculus ficaria celandine, lesser Ranunculaceae - Buttercup Family
Ranunculus repens buttercup, creeping Ranunculaceae - Buttercup Family
Raphanus    
  Raphanus raphanistrum radish, wild Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Rhinanthus  
Rhinanthus crista-galli - see Rhinanthus minor -
Rhinanthus minor yellow-rattle Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
Rhus    
Rhus glabra sumac, smooth Anacardiaceae - Cashew Family
Rhus typhina sumac, staghorn Anacardiaceae - Cashew Family
Rhus radicans - see Toxicodendron radicans -
Robinia    
  Robinia hispida locust, bristly Rosaceae – Rose Family
Rorippa    
Rorippa palustris yellowcress, marsh Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Rorippa x prostrata fieldcress, prostrate Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Rosa    
  Rosa multiflora rose, multiflora Rosaceae - Rose Family
Rubus    
Rubus odoratus raspberry, purple-flowering Rosaceae - Rose Family
Rubus phoenicolasius wineberry Rosaceae - Rose Family
Rudbeckia    
  Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed susan Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Rumex    
Rumex acetosella sorrel, red/sheep sorrel Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
Rumex crispus dock, curly Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
Rumex obtusifolius dock, broadleaf Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
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Sagina    
Sagina procumbens pearlwort, birdseye Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
Saponaria    
Saponaria officinalis bouncingbet Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
Schizachyrium  
  Schizachyrium scoparium - see Andropogon scoparius -
Scleranthus    
Scleranthus annuus knawel Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
Scrophularia    
Scrophularia nodosa figwort, common Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
Senecio    
  Senecio jacobaea ragwort, tansy Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Senecio vulgaris groundsel, common Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Setaria    
  Setaria faberi foxtail, giant Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
  Setaria glauca foxtail, yellow Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
  Setaria lutescens - see Setaria glauca -
Sicyos    
Sicyos angulatus burcucumber Curcurbitaceae - Gourd Family
Silene    
  Silene alba cockle, white Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
  Silene cucubalus - see Silene vulgaris -
  Silene vulgaris bladder campion Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
Silphium    
Silphium perfoliatum cupplant Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Sinapis  
  Sinapis arvensis - see Brassica kaber -
Sisymbrium    
Sisymbrium officinale mustard, hedge Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Smilax    
Smilax herbacea carrion flower Smilacaceae - Catbrier Family
Solanum    
  Solanum carolinense horsenettle Solanaceae - Nightshade Family
  Solanum dulcamara nightshade, bittersweet Solanaceae - Nightshade Family
  Solanum ptycanthum nightshade, eastern black Solanaceae - Nightshade Family
Solidago    
  Solidago canadensis goldenrod, Canada Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Solidago graminifolia goldenrod, narrowleaf Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Solidago sempervirens goldenrod, seashore Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Sonchus    
  Sonchus arvensis sowthistle, perennial Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Sonchus asper sowthistle, spiny Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
  Sonchus oleraceus sowthistle, annual Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Sorghastrum    
Sorghastrum nutans indiangrass, yellow Poaceae (Graminae) – Grass Family
Sorghum    
  Sorghum halepense johnsongrass Poaceae (Graminae) – Grass Family
Spergularia    
Spergularia rubra sandspurry, red Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
Stellaria    
  Stellaria graminea little starwort Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
  Stellaria graminifolia - see Stellaria graminea -
  Stellaria media chickweed, common Caryophyllaceae - Pink Family
Symplocarpus    
Symplocarpus foetidus skunk-cabbage, common Araceae - Arum Family
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Tanacetum    
  Tanacetum vulgare tansy Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Taraxacum    
  Taraxacum officinale dandelion Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Thalictrum    
Thalictrum polygamum meadowrue, tall Ranunculaceae - Buttercup Family
Thalictrum pubescens - see Thalictrum polygamum -
Thlaspi    
  Thlaspi arvense pennycress, field Brassicaceae (Cruciferae) - Mustard Family
Tovara    
  Tovara virginiana knotweed, Virginia Polygonaceae - Smartweed or Buckwheat Family
Toxicodendron    
  Toxicodendron radicans poison-ivy Anacardiaceae - Cashew Family
Tragopogon    
  Tragopogon dubius salsify, yellow Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Trichostema    
  Trichostema dichotomum bluecurls Lamiaceae (Labiatae) - Mint Family
Tridens    
  Tridens flavus purpletop Poaceae (Graminae) - Grass Family
Trifolium    
Trifolium arvense clover, rabbitfoot Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Trifolium hybridum clover, alsike Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Trifolium pratense clover, red Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Trifolium repens clover, white Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Triodanis    
  Triodanis perfoliata Venus lookingglass Campanulaceae - Bluebell Family
Triodia  
Triodia flava flavus - see Tridens flavus -
Tussilago    
  Tussilago farfara coltsfoot Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Typha    
  Typha latifolia cattail, common Typhaceae - Cattail Family
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Urtica    
Urtica dioica nettle, stinging Urticaceae - Nettle Family
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Valeriana    
Valeriana officinalis valerian, common Valerianaceae - Valerian Family
Veratrum    
Veratrum viride false hellebore, green Liliaceae - Lily Family
Verbascum    
Verbascum thapsus mullein, common Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
Verbena    
  Verbena bracteata vervain, prostrate Verbenaceae - Verbena Family
  Verbena bracteosa - see Verbena bracteata -
  Verbena hastata vervain, blue Verbenaceae - Verbena Family
  Verbena urticifolia vervain, white Verbenaceae - Verbena Family
Verbesina    
Verbesina alternifolia wingstem Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
Veronica    
  Veronica arvensis speedwell, corn Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
  Veronica hederifolia speedwell, ivyleaf Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
  Veronica officinalis speedwell, common Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
  Veronica peregrina speedwell, purslane Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
  Veronica serpyllifolia speedwell, thymeleaf Scrophulariaceae - Figwort Family
Vicia    
Vicia cracca vetch, bird Fabaceae (Leguminosae) - Pea or Bean Family
Vincetoxicum  
  Vincetoxicum nigrum - see Cynanchum nigrum -
  Vincetoxicum rossicum - see Cynanchum rossicum -
Viola    
  Viola arvensis violet, field Violaceae - Violet Family
  Viola papilionacea violet, common blue Violaceae - Violet Family
Vitis    
Vitis spp. grape, wild Vitaceae - Grape Family
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Washingtonia  
  Washingtonia claytoni - see Osmorhiza claytoni -
  Washingtonia longistylis - see Osmorhiza longistilis -
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Xanthium    
  Xanthium strumarium cocklebur Asteraceae (Compositae) - Aster or Sunflower Family
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Zizia    
  Zizia aurea alexanders, golden Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) - Carrot Family
Zoysia    
  Zoysia japonica lawngrass, Japanese Poaceae (Graminae) – Grass Family

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