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sticky weed

15 years ago

This weed is growing into my yard (in the Sacramento Valley, California) through the fence, from a very weedy patch next door. The entire plant is covered with irritating hairs that stick to my skin when I touch it. The leaves are all arranged in rosettes. What is it?

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tyrlych
15 years ago
Compare with Galium aparine.
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queerbychoice
Original Author
15 years ago
That's definitely it. Thanks!
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