Sprangletop, Leptochloa fascicularis Seedling leaf has parallel veins, a dull surface usually has a white mibrib membranous ligule, easily torn no auricles Mature plant has rough sheath and leaf blades lower sheaths may be straw to red colored young flower heads are dark green; lighten with maturity heads are branched, erect, 6 to 16 inches long Management Prepare seedbed and cultivate well Maintain water level at 5 inch depth Herbicide, properly timed

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