{"id":33818,"date":"2025-04-07T18:13:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T18:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=33818"},"modified":"2026-08-02T22:03:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T22:03:05","slug":"common-california-weeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/","title":{"rendered":"The 19 Most Common Weeds in Your California Lawn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common weeds in California include grassy varieties such as Johnson grass and foxtails. Among the most prevalent broadleaf weeds are plants that can be toxic if ingested, like poison hemlock, as well as those with nutritional value, such as dandelions.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This list of weeds will help you know what\u2019s lurking in your yard and the plant\u2019s growing preferences.&nbsp;<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-a193b73e-ab28-49b5-9a59-c0b2c3204880\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#0-types-of-grass-weeds-in-california-\" style=\"\">Types of grass weeds in California\u00a0<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#1-johnson-grass-sorghum-halepense-\" style=\"\">Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#2-quackgrass-elytrigia-repens-\" style=\"\">Quackgrass (Elytrigia repens)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#3-crabgrass-digitaria-\" style=\"\">Crabgrass (Digitaria)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#4-foxtail-setaria-spp-\" style=\"\">Foxtail (Setaria spp.)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#5-annual-bluegrass-poa-annua-\" style=\"\">Annual bluegrass (Poa annua)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#6-bermudagrass-cynodon-dactylon-\" style=\"\">Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#7-types-of-broadleaf-weeds-in-california\" style=\"\">Types of broadleaf weeds in California<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#8-prickly-lettuce-lactuca-serriola-\" style=\"\">Prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#9-cutleaf-geranium-geranium-dissectum\" style=\"\">Cutleaf geranium (Geranium dissectum)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#10-poison-hemlock-conium-maculatum-\" style=\"\">Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#11-filaree-whitestem-erodium-moschatum\" style=\"\">Filaree, whitestem (Erodium moschatum)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#12-mallow-malva-parviflora-\" style=\"\">Mallow (Malva parviflora)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#13-common-groundsel-senecio-vulgaris-\" style=\"\">Common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#14-creeping-woodsorrel-oxalis-corniculata-\" style=\"\">Creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#15-common-purslane-portulaca-oleracea\" style=\"\">Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#16-white-clover-trifolium-repens-\" style=\"\">White clover (Trifolium repens)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#17-italian-thistle-carduus-pycnocephalus-\" style=\"\">Italian thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus)\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#18-field-bindweed-convolvulus-arvensis-\" style=\"\">Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#19-common-chickweed-stellaria-media-\" style=\"\">Common chickweed (Stellaria media)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#20-dandelion-taraxacum-\" style=\"\">Dandelion (Taraxacum)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/common-california-weeds\/#21-more-resources-for-your-california-lawn-care-and-landscaping\" style=\"\">More resources for your California lawn care and landscaping<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 id=\"0-types-of-grass-weeds-in-california-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"types-of-grass-weeds-in-california\">Types of grass weeds in California&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 id=\"1-johnson-grass-sorghum-halepense-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"johnson-grass-sorghum-halepense\">Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/48483128701_291a330885_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Johnson grass (Sorghum halepense)\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-33847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/48483128701_291a330885_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/48483128701_291a330885_c-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/48483128701_291a330885_c-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/48483128701_291a330885_c-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/48483128701_291a330885_c-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/plant_diversity\/48483128701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Johnson grass is considered one of the most problematic perennial grasses. It grows fast and competes aggressively with crop plants but is also found in gardens, roadsides, and fields. It grows in the Cascade Range foothills, Central Valley, western California, and the Sierra Nevada foothills to about 2,600 feet.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description: <\/strong>The bright green leaves have a vein in the middle and are narrow and smooth. The stems are reddish closer to the base and can grow up to 7 feet tall. Greenish flowers turn reddish or purplish upon maturity. Flowers blossom from May until mid-fall or October.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"2-quackgrass-elytrigia-repens-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"quackgrass-elytrigia-repens\">Quackgrass (Elytrigia repens)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18654958759_f2b9b8ee07_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quackgrass (Elytrigia repens)\" class=\"wp-image-32989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18654958759_f2b9b8ee07_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18654958759_f2b9b8ee07_c-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18654958759_f2b9b8ee07_c-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18654958759_f2b9b8ee07_c-1-610x405.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nys-ipm\/18654958759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York State IPM Program at Cornell University<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quackgrass is found across California up to elevations of 5,900 feet. It is more prevalent in the northern part of the state and coastal areas and not typically found in the deserts.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the weed prefers sandy and loamy soils, it thrives in multiple soil types, alkaline, and saline conditions. <a href=\"https:\/\/myfineyard.com\/weed\/quackgrass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quackgrass<\/a> is hard to get rid of once it is established.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> It has coarse, flat, long leaves that are bluish-green and grow between 1 and 3 feet tall. The spiked flower heads are flat and appear from May through September.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"3-crabgrass-digitaria-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"crabgrass-digitaria\">Crabgrass (Digitaria)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7117464907_4b9f094508_c.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of crabgrass (Digitaria violascens)\" class=\"wp-image-26206\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7117464907_4b9f094508_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7117464907_4b9f094508_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7117464907_4b9f094508_c-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7117464907_4b9f094508_c-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/7117464907_4b9f094508_c-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/macleaygrassman\/7117464907\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harry Rose<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crabgrass grows throughout California but mainly at lower elevations, particularly in veggie gardens, flower beds, and lawns. Crabgrass is typically not found in dry areas during the summer.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> This weed grows up to 6 inches when unmowed and up to about 2 feet tall when mowed. The dark green leaf blades are smooth and pointed. Whorled spikes that are 2 to 6 inches long produce flowers and seeds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For how to deal with this stubborn weed, check out<a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-crabgrass\/\"> How to Get Rid of Crabgrass<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"4-foxtail-setaria-spp-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"foxtail-setaria-spp\">Foxtail (Setaria spp.)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-20140920Setaria_pumila3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow foxtail (Setaria pumila)\" class=\"wp-image-33853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-20140920Setaria_pumila3-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-20140920Setaria_pumila3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-20140920Setaria_pumila3-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-20140920Setaria_pumila3-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-20140920Setaria_pumila3-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:20140920Setaria_pumila3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AnRo0002<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yellow and green foxtails are of the genus Setaria and both are found in the state. Yellow foxtail (Setaria pumila) grows throughout California. This weed loves disturbed areas, like roadsides, orchards, cropland, and gardens and is found in the central-western area, Cascade Range, and elevations up to about 3,900 feet in the Sierra Nevada.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of California Integrated Pest Management Program reports that green foxtails (S. viridis) are found in&nbsp; \u201clow-lying and foothill areas of California, except in the Mojave Desert and Great Basin, to about 1,000 feet.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foxtails are one of the most common weeds found in Sonoma County home gardens. The barbed, stiff awns of full-grown foxtails are harmful to pets if consumed or inhaled.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> Foxtails have a cylinder, hairy seed head with a soft texture. The inflorescences have spikelets and look like a fox\u2019s tail. Yellow foxtail is smaller, has an erect seed stalk, and only grows to about 1 to 3 feet.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out how to remove annual weeds like foxtail, see our guide,<a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-in-flower-beds\/\"> How to Get Rid of Weeds in Flower Beds<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"5-annual-bluegrass-poa-annua-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"annual-bluegrass-poa-annua\">Annual bluegrass (Poa annua)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1024px-Poa_annua_15-p.bot-poa.annua-01-1.jpg\" alt=\"Annual bluegrass (Poa annua)\" class=\"wp-image-25339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1024px-Poa_annua_15-p.bot-poa.annua-01-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1024px-Poa_annua_15-p.bot-poa.annua-01-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1024px-Poa_annua_15-p.bot-poa.annua-01-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1024px-Poa_annua_15-p.bot-poa.annua-01-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1024px-Poa_annua_15-p.bot-poa.annua-01-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Poa_annua_15-p.bot-poa.annua-01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laval University<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve probably seen annual bluegrass growing in fields and roadsides or your garden, lawn, or other areas of your landscape. It is one of the most common weeds found across California. Annual bluegrass is most prevalent in coastal areas at levels up to 6600 feet.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cool-season winter grass prefers shady yards with high moisture. Bluegrass dies back in hot and dry weather.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description: <\/strong>It grows up to 6 to 8 inches and has silverish to white-colored seed heads that are typically always visible. The stems usually bend at the base and the leaves are crinkled closer to the base. Flowers may be a pale, purple, or green color and sprout between December and July.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawn Love\u2019s article,<a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/annual-vs-perennial-weeds\/\"> How to Control Annual Weeds vs. Perennial Weeds<\/a>, gives effective strategies for controlling winter annual weeds.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"6-bermudagrass-cynodon-dactylon-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"bermudagrass-cynodon-dactylon\">Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)\" class=\"wp-image-32885\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/512px-Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_43410168462-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starr-180421-0007-Cynodon_dactylon-habit-Honolua_Lipoa_Point-Maui_(43410168462).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest &amp; Kim Starr<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/us\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0 US<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although bermudagrass is one of the most commonly used turfgrasses for lawns, it becomes an unwanted weed when it invades gardens. Warm temperatures and moist weather cause Bermudagrass to grow rapidly. It is found across the Golden State to elevations of approximately 2,900 feet, particularly in the Great Basin area.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bermudagrass spreads by seeds and stolons, making it difficult to eradicate.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> The stems grow as high as two feet. Leaves are linear and the lower surface is hairy; the upper side is not as hairy. The inflorescences at the stem tips have three to nine spikes.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See Lawn Love\u2019s guide,<a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-control-weeds-by-type\/\"> How to Control Weeds by Type<\/a>, for management tips.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 id=\"7-types-of-broadleaf-weeds-in-california\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"types-of-broadleaf-weeds-in-california\">Types of broadleaf weeds in California<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 id=\"8-prickly-lettuce-lactuca-serriola-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"prickly-lettuce-lactuca-serriola\">Prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17304186348_3bc70bf960_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola)\u00a0\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-33858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17304186348_3bc70bf960_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17304186348_3bc70bf960_c-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17304186348_3bc70bf960_c-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17304186348_3bc70bf960_c-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/17304186348_3bc70bf960_c-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/50697352@N00\/17304186348\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F. D. Richards<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prickly lettuce is found throughout the state up to elevations of 6,600 feet. It is a winter annual or biennial plant in California, and the winter rains cause this weed to germinate. Prickly lettuce is common across the state and one of the most common weeds in Sonoma County. Manage this weed by mowing it before the seed matures.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description: <\/strong>The small yellow flowers that bloom \u200b\u200bfrom April through October look like dandelions. When the flowers bloom, the rosette foliage from an immature plant may look damaged or may be missing. The bottom of the stems can be smooth or have hard bristle-like hairs. Leaves are deeply lobed with prickly edges. Mature plants have dark, deeply green colored leaves.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"9-cutleaf-geranium-geranium-dissectum\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"cutleaf-geranium-geranium-dissectum\">Cutleaf geranium (Geranium dissectum)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Geranium_dissectum2_W-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cutleaf geranium (Geranium dissectum)\" class=\"wp-image-33861\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Geranium_dissectum2_W-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Geranium_dissectum2_W-1-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Geranium_dissectum2_W-1-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Geranium_dissectum2_W-1-610x470.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Geranium_dissectum2_W.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fornax<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This weed is found throughout California to approximately 3900 feet, except for the Great Basin and the deserts. Cutleaf geranium grows in grasslands and can compete with native plants for water and other nutrients.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> The rosette leaves are rounded, palm-shaped, distinctively dissected, and attached to long stalks. Flower stems appear in the spring, are rough and fuzzy, and grow about 2.5 feet long. The stem leaves are thinner than the stalk leaves. Flowers bloom from March through October and have five purplish-pink petals that cluster in twos on the stems.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"10-poison-hemlock-conium-maculatum-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"poison-hemlock-conium-maculatum\">Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3479533871_eded34d1cd_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum)\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-33864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3479533871_eded34d1cd_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3479533871_eded34d1cd_c-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3479533871_eded34d1cd_c-1-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3479533871_eded34d1cd_c-1-610x440.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jkirkhart35\/3479533871\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jerry Kirkhart<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poison hemlock is located throughout the state at elevations 3300 feet and less. It is absent from the Modoc Plateau and desert areas. This weed can cause skin irritation so handle it with gloves. It is also toxic to the skin and if eaten can be fatal in small amounts. You can control this plant by mowing it before seed development or cutting the stem at the ground.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> This weed looks like carrot and celery plants. Some poison hemlocks have purple marks on the stem. The initial true leaves when the plant is young look like parsley leaves. When mature, the leaves are triangular and separated into leaflets that are divided multiple times or lobed. Young and mature foliage smell musty when crushed. Several small, white, umbrella-shaped flowers cluster at the ends of stems from April through July.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"11-filaree-whitestem-erodium-moschatum\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"filaree-whitestem-erodium-moschatum\">Filaree, whitestem (Erodium moschatum)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Erodium_moschatum_L._LHer._AM_AK301429-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Filaree, whitestem (Erodium moschatum)\" class=\"wp-image-33867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Erodium_moschatum_L._LHer._AM_AK301429-2-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Erodium_moschatum_L._LHer._AM_AK301429-2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Erodium_moschatum_L._LHer._AM_AK301429-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Erodium_moschatum_L._LHer._AM_AK301429-2-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Erodium_moschatum_L._LHer._AM_AK301429-2-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Erodium_moschatum_(L.)_L%27Her._(AM_AK301429-2).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auckland Museum<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filaree grows close to the ground and can be found throughout California up to about 4900 feet. It is not usually found in the Great Basin and desert areas. Filaree is a winter annual and in some cases, it is a biennial. Filarees (Erodium spp.) are one of the most common weeds located in southern California.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> Pink, lavender or reddish flowers bloom from about February through May but may appear earlier or later. Flowers have five petals that grow at the tips of the stalk. Stems are pale green to whitish. This weed\u2019s lacy leaves make it an attractive plant. Leaves are deeply lobed and lay nearly flat on the soil. Rosette leaves are separated into leaflets.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"12-mallow-malva-parviflora-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"mallow-malva-parviflora\">Mallow (Malva parviflora)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/24671522296_84ae20989c_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mallow\/Cheeseweed (Malva parviflora)\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-33870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/24671522296_84ae20989c_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/24671522296_84ae20989c_c-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/24671522296_84ae20989c_c-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/24671522296_84ae20989c_c-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/24671522296_84ae20989c_c-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/starr-environmental\/24671522296\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest and Kim Starr<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This winter annual is also called cheeseweed because its seeds resemble cheese wheels. You may have seen the heart-shaped leaves invading sections of your lawn. It is easier to treat mallow when young because the weed\u2019s taproot is very strong. But even when young, the taproot makes removal challenging.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mallow grows across the state to an elevation of about 4900 feet, with the possible exception of the Great Basin. This weed is one of the most prevalent in southern California.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description: <\/strong>Its hairy green leaves are slightly palm-shaped and grow on erect stems 2 feet long. The foliage has five to seven shallowly lobed sections. Small white or pale flowers grow in clusters at the bottom of the leaf stalks. Flowers are visible almost year-round.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"13-common-groundsel-senecio-vulgaris-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"common-groundsel-senecio-vulgaris\">Common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Senecio_vulgaris-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris)\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-33872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Senecio_vulgaris-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Senecio_vulgaris-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Senecio_vulgaris-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Senecio_vulgaris-1-510x382.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Senecio_vulgaris-1-610x458.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Senecio_vulgaris.jpeg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senecio vulgaris<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common groundsel grows across the state at elevations below 4,900 feet, except for deserts. Although it is a winter annual, groundsel can grow year-round in coastal regions. This weed is more troublesome when there are periods of cool and moist weather. Prolonged hot, dry conditions kill the weed.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Groundsel can outcompete recently planted seeds for necessary nutrients. This plant is toxic to humans and livestock when ingested.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description: <\/strong>Common groundsel has jagged hairy leaves with toothed edges and yellow flowers that look like daisies. Flowers are visible almost year-round and develop seed heads that have fuzzy, white floating seeds. The seed heads also resemble daisy seed heads.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"14-creeping-woodsorrel-oxalis-corniculata-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"creeping-woodsorrel-oxalis-corniculata\">Creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Oxalis_corniculata_Yellow_Sorrel_\u10e7\u10d5\u10d8\u10d7\u10d4\u10da\u10d8_\u10db\u10df\u10d0\u10d5\u10d4\u10da\u10d0-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata)\" class=\"wp-image-33875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Oxalis_corniculata_Yellow_Sorrel_\u10e7\u10d5\u10d8\u10d7\u10d4\u10da\u10d8_\u10db\u10df\u10d0\u10d5\u10d4\u10da\u10d0-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Oxalis_corniculata_Yellow_Sorrel_\u10e7\u10d5\u10d8\u10d7\u10d4\u10da\u10d8_\u10db\u10df\u10d0\u10d5\u10d4\u10da\u10d0-1-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Oxalis_corniculata_Yellow_Sorrel_\u10e7\u10d5\u10d8\u10d7\u10d4\u10da\u10d8_\u10db\u10df\u10d0\u10d5\u10d4\u10da\u10d0-1-768x510.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Oxalis_corniculata_Yellow_Sorrel_\u10e7\u10d5\u10d8\u10d7\u10d4\u10da\u10d8_\u10db\u10df\u10d0\u10d5\u10d4\u10da\u10d0-1-610x405.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Oxalis_corniculata_Yellow_Sorrel_%E1%83%A7%E1%83%95%E1%83%98%E1%83%97%E1%83%94%E1%83%9A%E1%83%98_%E1%83%9B%E1%83%9F%E1%83%90%E1%83%95%E1%83%94%E1%83%9A%E1%83%90.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lazaregagnidze<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creeping woodsorrel grows fast, is very competitive, and persists year-round. It prefers partly shaded lawn areas and or perennial low-growing plants. This perennial thrives in well-drained and fertile soil. Woodsorrel is found throughout the state.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description: <\/strong>Foliage has three heart-shaped lobes. The leaves and stems may have a reddish look. Small, bright yellow flowers with five petals develop and are present nearly year-round.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"15-common-purslane-portulaca-oleracea\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"common-purslane-portulaca-oleracea\">Common purslane (Portulaca oleracea)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28842193977_227d7ee169_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow flower of common purslane (Portulaca oleracea)\" class=\"wp-image-30678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28842193977_227d7ee169_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28842193977_227d7ee169_c-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28842193977_227d7ee169_c-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28842193977_227d7ee169_c-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/28842193977_227d7ee169_c-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/74738817@N07\/28842193977\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andreas Rockstein<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common purslane has thick, fleshy leaves that form a dense mat. This warm-season annual outcompetes other plants by absorbing moisture and light before they reach the ground. Seedlings are unable to receive the water and sunshine needed to grow.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description: <\/strong>The mature plant has succulent branches and typically has egg-shaped succulent leaves with a little red around the edges. The foliage appears opposite one another along the stem. Yellow, five-petaled flowers bloom from May through September. The flowers usually only open from mid-morning to early afternoon when the day is sunny and hot.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"16-white-clover-trifolium-repens-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"white-clover-trifolium-repens\">White clover (Trifolium repens)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-Trifolium_repens_5154568317.jpg\" alt=\"White clover (Trifolium repens)\" class=\"wp-image-24025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-Trifolium_repens_5154568317.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-Trifolium_repens_5154568317-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-Trifolium_repens_5154568317-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-Trifolium_repens_5154568317-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-Trifolium_repens_5154568317-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Trifolium_repens_(5154568317).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creeping perennial weed develops white flowers most of the year, from March through December, that stick out above the turf grass. The variegated leaves are oval-shaped. This plant is found across California, except for deserts.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description: <\/strong>Foliage has three leaflets. The weed has branching stems that grow along the ground. A cluster of white or light pink flowers resembling the shape of an egg develops from March through December.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"17-italian-thistle-carduus-pycnocephalus-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"italian-thistle-carduus-pycnocephalus\">Italian thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4694369263_e1052b0e78_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Italian thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus)\u00a0\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-33882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4694369263_e1052b0e78_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4694369263_e1052b0e78_c-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4694369263_e1052b0e78_c-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4694369263_e1052b0e78_c-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4694369263_e1052b0e78_c-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/elainegreycats\/4694369263\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elaine with Grey Cats<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Italian thistle is a noxious weed in California. Some of the areas it grows in include the Central Coast, the San Francisco Bay area, and the southern North Coast. This weed can crowd out native plants, and its sharp spines can deter livestock and wildlife from entering the vicinity.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the weed is young, it is easily removed by pulling out the taproot.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description: <\/strong>Rosette leaves are prickly and toothed. When the plant is mature, it develops a long spiny shoot. Small purple or pink flowers cluster in groups of two to five atop the shoot. The flower heads have spiny bracts and a rough surface. Petals bloom from February through July.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"18-field-bindweed-convolvulus-arvensis-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"field-bindweed-convolvulus-arvensis\">Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5257604319_83c15e41b7_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"Flowers of Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-33884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5257604319_83c15e41b7_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5257604319_83c15e41b7_c-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5257604319_83c15e41b7_c-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5257604319_83c15e41b7_c-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5257604319_83c15e41b7_c-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/plant_diversity\/5257604319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Field bindweed is commonly found in agricultural fields in temperate areas. It is very damaging to crops, especially beans and potatoes. Field bindweed is prevalent in California and grows at elevations up to approximately 5000 feet.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description: <\/strong>This weed has long stems that form a mat on the ground or climb up other plants, like shrubs. The foliage is shaped like a bell or spade. When the plant matures, the leaves are lobed at the base. White to purplish-white trumpet-shaped flowers bloom from about April through October.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"19-common-chickweed-stellaria-media-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"common-chickweed-stellaria-media\">Common chickweed (Stellaria media)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8628380728_bfd3668bb6_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"White flowers of Common chickweed (Stellaria media)\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-33886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8628380728_bfd3668bb6_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8628380728_bfd3668bb6_c-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8628380728_bfd3668bb6_c-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8628380728_bfd3668bb6_c-1-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/melanieshawmedicalherbalist\/8628380728\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melanie Shaw<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chickweed can persist year-round in foggy coastal conditions, but it is mostly a winter annual in the rest of the state. Its habitat is most of California at elevations up to 4300 feet; chickweed is typically not found in the Mojave Desert. The weed is one of the most common weeds in Sonoma County.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This weed can carry several pests and diseases that adversely affect many veggie crops. On the other hand, chickweed is a food source for many types of California wildlife and has been used for medicinal purposes for humans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description: <\/strong>It is low-growing and has egg-shaped leaves. The stems are green. Little star-shaped white flowers separated like rabbit ears develop.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out prevention and elimination techniques for chickweed in our guide,<a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-is-chickweed-and-how-to-get-rid-of-it\/\"> What is Chickweed and How to Get Rid of It<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"20-dandelion-taraxacum-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"dandelion-taraxacum\">Dandelion (Taraxacum)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-2019-04-25_159_Taraxacum_officinale_common_dandelion_at_Haltgraben_Frankenfels_Austria.jpg\" alt=\"Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)\" class=\"wp-image-24023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-2019-04-25_159_Taraxacum_officinale_common_dandelion_at_Haltgraben_Frankenfels_Austria.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-2019-04-25_159_Taraxacum_officinale_common_dandelion_at_Haltgraben_Frankenfels_Austria-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-2019-04-25_159_Taraxacum_officinale_common_dandelion_at_Haltgraben_Frankenfels_Austria-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-2019-04-25_159_Taraxacum_officinale_common_dandelion_at_Haltgraben_Frankenfels_Austria-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1024px-2019-04-25_159_Taraxacum_officinale_common_dandelion_at_Haltgraben_Frankenfels_Austria-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:2019-04-25_(159)_Taraxacum_officinale_(common_dandelion)_at_Haltgraben,_Frankenfels,_Austria.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GT1976<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dandelions are found all around California up to about 11,000 feet, except in the deserts. This weed is very common in turf and mountain meadows in southern California. Dandelions carry aster yellow disease, which can impact many types of vegetable plants.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But dandelions are also edible. The leaves make bitter salad greens, while the flowers have been used to make wine, and the roots and flowers are used to make tea. I\u2019ve enjoyed both the salad greens and a root tea after purchasing dandelions from the farmer\u2019s market or herbal shop.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description:<\/strong> Dandelions have spear-shaped leaves that can be hairy or barely hairy. Yellow flowers sit atop stems and become a white fuzzy ball of bristles disbursed by the wind.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about dandelions:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/benefits-of-dandelions\/\">Benefits of Dandelions in Your Yard<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/remove-dandelions\/\">How to Treat Dandelions in Your Yard<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"21-more-resources-for-your-california-lawn-care-and-landscaping\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"more-resources-for-your-california-lawn-care-and-landscaping\">More resources for your California lawn care and landscaping<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawn Love has a number of guides to help you maintain your yard and keep it looking healthy and attractive:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-types-california\/\">5 Best Grass Types for California Lawns<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/california-native-plants\/\">27 California Native Plants<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/faq-california-green-lawn-care-law\/\">Top 15 FAQs about California&#8217;s Green Lawn Care Law<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/california-green-lawn-care-law\/\">California&#8217;s Green Lawn Care Law&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-fertilize-lawn-california\/\">When to Fertilize Your Lawn in California<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get help from a pro<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although this article helps you identify several common weeds, many more grow in California. You want to be certain about what is growing in your grass and garden so that you can treat it effectively and ensure that your treatment method is as safe as possible. Let a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/weed-control\">Lawn Love pro<\/a> assess your infestation and determine the safest and most effective solution.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-a94e62c7-2fdc-446c-baa5-c2e221ad290e\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-b513bc2e-3b30-4817-8d78-37ee7b0be197\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a94e62c7-2fdc-446c-baa5-c2e221ad290e\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a94e62c7-2fdc-446c-baa5-c2e221ad290e\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a94e62c7-2fdc-446c-baa5-c2e221ad290e\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sonomamg.ucanr.edu\/Integrated_Pest_Management\/Weeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Sonoma County Weeds<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/gregalder.com\/yardposts\/common-garden-weeds-in-southern-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Garden Weeds in Southern California<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ipm.ucanr.edu\/PMG\/weeds_multi.html#BROAD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weed Photo Gallery<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Photo Credit: Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum). <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Conium_maculatum_5435830.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eric Coombs, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annual bluegrass and prickly lettuce are some of the most common weeds found in California lawns. Jump in for more commonly found weeds. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":87,"featured_media":33894,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[174],"tags":[507,141],"class_list":["post-33818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-california","tag-lawn-care-ca","tag-weed-control"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1024px-Conium_maculatum_5435830-1.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"LaShonda Tucker","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/lashonda-tucker\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/87"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33818"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47975,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33818\/revisions\/47975"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33894"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}