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How to Manage Pests

Identification: Weed Photo Gallery

London rocket

Scientific name: Sisymbrium irio (Family Brassicaceae)

Life stages of London rocket Seedling Flowers Mature plant

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DESCRIPTION:
London rocket is a highly competitive winter annual. The edges of the first true leaves of seedlings are often somewhat indented, and most or all of the early leaves are deeply indented. Stems of mature plants bear long, tubular seed pods and have a small cluster of yellow flowers at the tip. The plants usually grow to about 2 feet (60 cm) tall.

Broadleaf ID illustration.


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