Sprangletop, Leptochloa fascicularis
Seedling
leaf has parallel veins, a dull surface
usually has a white mibrib
membranous ligule, easily torn
no auricles

Sprangletop (collar region) Sprangletop head
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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Modified: 11 Sep 1997 Comments to jayoung@ucdavis.edu