crabgrass
noun
crab·grass
ˈkrab-ˌgras 
: a grass (especially Digitaria sanguinalis) that has creeping or decumbent stems which root freely at the nodes and that is often a pest in turf or cultivated lands
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Dandelion leaves and crabgrass were visibly affected within hours of application and dried up within 48 hours.
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Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
As an annual weed, crabgrass is killed off by the first frost.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
Use it on thistles, crabgrass, dandelions, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2024
Herbicide should be the last resort for controlling crabgrass since this weed thrives in areas where the desirable lawn grass is struggling.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024
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Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
As an annual weed, crabgrass is killed off by the first frost.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024
Use it on thistles, crabgrass, dandelions, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2024
Herbicide should be the last resort for controlling crabgrass since this weed thrives in areas where the desirable lawn grass is struggling.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2024
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crabgrass
noun
crab·grass
ˈkrab-ˌgras
: a weedy grass with creeping or sprawling stems that root freely at the nodes
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