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The larvae were found to fall from the weeds and crawl across the soil before climbing sweet corn plants. The presence of the weed in close proximity to the crop was beneficial and resulted in more beetle larvae on the crop and fewer aphids than was the case when the weed was absent. [15]
Cape ivy is a scrambling [8] herb that can become an aggressive weed once established, making it an invasive species. [3] [9] It is grown as an ornamental plant for its satiny foliage and sweet-scented flowers. [10] [3] [8] It is a problem weed in New Zealand, [11] and is naturalised in parts of North Africa [12] and Southern Europe. [13]
Dew-covered common groundsel flower in New Jersey. Senecio vulgaris is an erect herbaceous annual growing up to 16 inches (41 cm) tall. [3]: 764 The inflorescences usually lack ray florets, the yellow disc florets mostly hidden by the bracts giving the flowers an inconspicuous appearance.
Rumex sagittatus is a soft-stemmed herbaceous scrambling and climbing plant with prominent triangular arrow-shaped leaves 3–6 cm (1.2–2.4 in) in length and 2–4 cm (0.8–1.6 in) wide. The grooved green stem may be distinctly tinted red at times.
Senna pendula, also known as Easter Cassia, Christmas Senna, [a] winter Senna, [b] climbing Cassia, golden shower, pendant Senna and valamuerto, [1] is a plant of the Fabaceae family with a shrub habit that is native to South America. It used in various parts of the world as an ornamental plant and is an environmental weed in Australia.
Convolvulus arvensis, or field bindweed, is a species of bindweed in the Convolvulaceae [1] native to Europe and Asia.It is a rhizomatous and climbing or creeping herbaceous perennial plant with stems growing to 0.5–2 metres (1.6–6.6 ft) in length.
Thunbergia alata, commonly called black-eyed Susan vine, [3] is a herbaceous perennial climbing plant species in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Eastern Africa, and has been naturalized in other parts of the world. It is grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and in hanging baskets. The name 'Black-eyed Susan' is thought to have come ...
Mikania micrantha is a widespread weed in the tropics. It grows very quickly (as fast as 80 to 90 millimetres (3.1 to 3.5 in) in 24 hours for a young plant) and covers other plants, shrubs and even trees. [4] Mikania is a problem in Nepal, covering more than 20% of the Chitwan National Park. [5]