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Carolina false dandelion is a winter annual weed that can be found in pastures and fields.The leaves are hairy and have a tap root.Common and cat's ear dandelion have many branches that end with flowers.Yellow flowers appear in the spring and summer.

It's important for biennial broadleaf weed control to have proper turf management.Maintaining a dense, actively growing turf requires proper mowing, fertilization, and watering practices.It's a good idea to mow at the right height.Coring and traffic control help reduce compaction.The best time to control this biennial broadleaf weed is in the spring or fall.

The Extension factsheet can be found at: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/carolina-false-dandelion.

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