Spikerush, Eleocharis obtusa Seedling leaf has parallel veins and shiny surface is 3-sided, narrow, and pointed Stem is round in cross section not pithy Mature plant lacks leaves grows up to 18 inches tall terminates in a dense flower head Management Let soil dry out completely after tilling and before planting to partially control Maintain water level at 4 inch depth during the first month of rice establishment Herbicides, properly timed

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