Redstem, Ammannia spp.
Redstem seedling Redstem flower
Seedling
leaves are triangular, dark green, often red tinged
first true leaves are opposite
and oval or triangular
Mature plant
flowers and fruits are bright rose red
grows 5 to 30 inches tall
bases of leaves clasp stem
Management
Maintain a dense rice stand
Herbicides, properly timed
Note: Do not use Londax on resistant biotypes

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Modified: 11 Sep 1997 Comments to jayoung@ucdavis.edu