[Harrysigafoo]

for the last 4 years I have left my back lot grow wild, wnating to see how a farm would be over taken. the only thing I've done is anually remove the thissle.

I want to id the dominate weed.
It has a grass like appearance, but sprouts a center stalk (10-16") the stalk has radia extending shafts each with a round spherical part. that part has what looks like needles (but they are not sharp and hard). the overall plant is a rust color. thsi plants are really taking off.

any thoughts?

Is there a good weed identification site for PA weeds?

 

[fordman99]

Nutsedge?
http://www.ppws.vt.edu/scott/weed_id/cypes.htm

 

[Harrysigafoo]

thanks Fordman. You got it perfect.
I wonder it these are benefitical to wildlife? Lots of deer and turkey, plus most other things in my back lot, but I've never seen anything eating on them???