| small carpetgrass, joint-head grass | USDA PLANTS Symbol: ARHI3 U.S. Nativity: Exotic Habit: Herb |
| Arthraxon hispidus (Thunb.) Makino | |
| Synonym(s): jointhead arthraxon, hairy jointgrass | |
Small carpetgrass is an annual grass that was introduced into the United States, either accidentally or by immigrants, from Japan and eastern Asia. The plant stands to 1.5 ft. (0.5 m) tall with oval to lance-shaped leaves. Leaves are 1-3 in. (2.5-7.6 cm) long, 1/5 in. (0.5 cm) wide and have heart shaped bases. The margins of the leaves have conspicuous hairs. Flowers bloom in early fall and are contained in 1 to several, 1-3 in. (2.5-7.6 cm) long spikes. Small carpetgrass inhabits wet areas such as stream banks, flood plains and shorelines. |
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Identification, Biology, Control and Management Resources
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 Foliage; Close-up of leaves and stem Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Root(s); Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Feature(s); Clasping leaf bases Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Flower(s); Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Infestation; Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Infestation; Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Fruit(s); Steve Hurst, USDA NRCS PLANTS Database, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Diagram or Graphic; USDA NRCS. Wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. USDA PLANTS Database, USDA NRCS PLANTS Database, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Diagram or Graphic; Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). 1950. Manual of the grasses of the United States. USDA Misc. Publ. No. 200. Washington, DC. USDA PLANTS Database, USDA NRCS PLANTS Database, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
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