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Lawn Burweed Soliva pterosperma (Juss.) Less.
Also called Spurweed
Description excerpted from Weeds of Southern Turfgrass, Cooperative Extension Service, The Universtiy of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Athens
Low growing, freely branched winter annual. Leaves opposite, sparsely hairy and twice divided into narrow segments or lobes. Flowers small and inconspicuous. Fruits clustered in leaf axils having sharp spines that can cause injury to humans. Reproduces by seed. Generally found in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont Regions of most southern states, North Carolina south in to Florida, and west to Texas. Also occurs in South America and Europe.
Walker County Situation: This weed has become an increasingly invasive plant in many grass communities. Not only limited to lawns, some pastures have been noted with populations of this plant.
Although this plant is listed as a "cool season annual" we have regularly experienced it as a year round weed in many lawns.
Control is difficult in many situations. Restricted use herbicides may be called for - some treatments are not compatible with all types of grasses or require extreme care and caution in use. Due to the extenuating circumstances no "general" control recommendation fits all situations. Contact the Walker County Extension Office for a recommendation to fit your situation.
The Walker County Extension Office may be contacted at (409) 435 - 2426.
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