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Prickly sida vs. Arrowleaf sida

Prickly sida

(Sida spinosa)

Fully grown prickly sida with multiple green leaves and jagged margins on the foliage.		Seed photo: Small brown round seeds with two small spikes at top of each seed. Seeds are placed next to a dime for size comparison.

VS

Arrowleaf sida

(Sida rhombifolia)

Green diamond shaped leaves with jagged edges pictured.		Seed photo: Small brown round seeds that resemble gravel are pictured. Seeds are placed next to a dime for size comparison.

Remember:

One weed seed is enough to start an infestation.

Publication 3656 (POD-07-24)

By Taghi Bararpour, PhD, Associate Extension/Research Professor, and Jason Bond, PhD, Extension/Research Professor, Delta Research and Extension Center.

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