Grass identification

Grass seedlings appear similar to one another while standing up, but get closer to them and you’ll be able to see that there are many different species common in crop and forage fields. Watch as Sarah explains how to differentiate between common grasses utilizing characteristics such as habitat and growth habit, as well as plant parts such as auricles, collars and ligules. Grass flowers can also be used to identify weed species. Follow Sarah on Twitter @KStateWeedSci.