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Weeds is a TV series that follows Nancy Botwin, a widowed mother who sells weed to support her family in Agrestic, California. The show features a cast of characters who are involved in various illegal activities and relationships, and won two Primetime Emmys.
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- 2005-08-07
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- Poison Sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) Poison sumac is a shrub (some consider it a small tree) that grows in wet areas, often next to cinnamon ferns and cattails.
- Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) Polygonum cuspidatum goes by several common names, including Japanese knotweed and fleece flower. Several other common names include "bamboo" in them, such as "Mexican bamboo" or "American bamboo."
- Crabgrass (Digitaria) Crabgrass is so called because this grassy weed creeps along close to the ground, like a crab. In addition to mixing with lawn grass, it's often found growing in cracks in your hardscape.
- Dandelions (Leontodon taraxacum) Dandelions are a harbinger of spring. Their bright yellow flowers often poke up through lawns and appear between cracks in driveways and sidewalks.
Weeds is an American dark comedy-drama television series created by Jenji Kohan, which aired on Showtime from August 8, 2005, to September 16, 2012.
- Dandelion. Type: Broadleaf perennial. Size: 12 inches tall, 6-16 inches wide. Where It Grows: Lawns and gardens in sun or shade. Appearance: This common lawn weed has a long taproot with deeply notched leaves.
- Oxalis. Type: Broadleaf perennial. Size: Up to 20 inches tall. Where It Grows: Sunny or shady landscape, lawn or garden areas. Appearance: This garden weed has light green leaves that look somewhat like clovers and cup-shape yellow flowers in summer and fall.
- Crabgrass. Type: Grassy annual. Size: Up to 18 inches tall and 20 inches wide. Where It Grows: Lawn, landscape, and garden areas in sun or shade. Appearance: Crabgrass is exactly what it sounds like: A grassy weed.
- Bindweed. Type: Broadleaf perennial. Size: Climbs to 6 feet or more. Where It Grows: Landscape and garden areas in sun. Appearance: Identify this garden weed by its arrowhead-shape leaves on twining vines.
May 24, 2024 · Learn what a weed is and how it affects different human activities and environments. Explore the methods and challenges of weed control, from mechanical to chemical to biological.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 30, 2024 · Learn how to identify and get rid of 13 common lawn and garden weeds with photos and descriptions. Find out how to prevent weeds from growing and what weeds can tell you about your soil health.
Oct 8, 2023 · Learn how to identify and control 27 common types of weeds in your garden, with photos and descriptions. Find out which weeds are invasive, toxic, or beneficial for pollinators.
