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The scientific name for the weed Lesser Celandine.

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A common herbaceous perennial weed of some lesser maintained grassed areas, especially moist or wet surfaces and moisture retentive soils. Its scientific name is Equisetum arvense and is also referred to as Common Horsetail.

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An common weed of turf surfaces, often being confused for a grass plant. Its scientific name is Luzula campestris. It is a Perennial, with sort rhizomes, with grass like leaves, and with silvery-white hairs present. It does not have a ligule. The main flowering period is March to May, with brown flower heads. Its soil preferences are as follows: Soil pH: Usually growing in slightly acidic soils of around pH 6.5 to slightly alkaline soils, preferring more infertile soils. Soil Texture preference is for sandier soils, but will grow on a range of soils, including clay loam, and also if there is a

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See Small Leaved Weeds.

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The scientific name for the weed Cleavers.

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The scientific name for the weed Heath Bedstraw.

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The scientific name for the weed Dove's-foot Crane's-bill.

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The scientific name for the weed Hedgerow Crane's-bill.

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A stoloniferous but upright perennial weed of longer or neglected turf, as well as lower maintenance input amenity grassed areas. Its leaves range from 10mm to 25mm in length; it has two opposite rows of long white hairs on its stem. It flowers during March to July, with sky blue coloured flowers, with a white central spot. Its scientific name is Veronica chamaedrys.

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See Broad Leaved Plantain.