Marsh-Peepper smartweed, Water Pepper (Pirray Jhar)

Found in: lowland Establishment method: DS, WS, TP
Growth habit: herb; erect or ascending; branched; up
to 0.6 m Moisture: flooded to damp; may require saturation for
establishment Competitiveness: probably low
Seed contaminant: unknown Cultural control: completely uproot by hand or tillage as
cut stems may resprout; control before fl owering
Reported resistance: photosystem II inhibitor (FRA)
Life cycle: annual Method(s) of reproduction: seeds, sometimes rooted
stems Maturity time: flowering by 90 d
Dormancy: variable, but usually an after-ripening period;
light requirement for germination Flower: greenish yellow, pinkish Light: partial shade