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Weed biology
Agro-region: Denmark

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Can be mistaken for

Common Chickweedthat is morphologically identical but not resistant to SU-herbicides
Common Chickweed ALS-resthat is morphologically identical but resistant to all ALS-herbicides

CotyledonsOblong, oval with entire leaf margins. Stalked. The surface is smooth (a few hairs near the stalk). Length approx. 5-7 mm.

True leavesCircular to egg-shaped with entire leaf margins. Stalked. The surface is smooth (hairy stalk). Length approx. 6 mm.

Mature plantCommon Chickweed is a low-growing plant with 5-20 cm long, trailing stems. One row of hairs along the stems. The diameter of the flower is approx. 4-5 mm. Seed production: Up to approx. 15,000 seeds per plant.

SeedAlmost circular and somewhat flattened. The surface is finely nubbly with the burls in curving rows. One notch in the peripheral edge. Thousand grain weight approx. 0.6 g

Characteristics

Resistance to herbicides

There have been significant populations of this weed in Denmark, which requires special considerations in the control. Read more here.

Biology

Propagation and dispersalOnly through seeds.

HabitSummer and winter annual

Importance

The species is the most common weed in Denmark. It is found in all types of crops. In case of dense populations where the plant forms a carpet in the crop, Common Chickweed can cause quite severe losses in all types of crops. In seed fields of White Clovere and small-seed grasses Common Chickweed is an injurious weed because it is difficult to separate the seeds.

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Taxonomy

Caryophyllaceae.

Names in different languages

Danish : Fuglegræs SU-res
German : Vogelmiere SU-res
English : Common Chickweed SU-res
Latin : Stellaria media
Norwegian : Vassarve SU-res
Swedish : Våtarv SU-res
Common Chickweed SU-res: Seedling
Seedling
Common Chickweed SU-res: Early stage
Early stage
Common Chickweed SU-res: Flower
Flower
Common Chickweed SU-res: Mature plant
Mature plant
Common Chickweed SU-res: Seeds
Seeds
 
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