Skip to main contentSkip to footer

Nipplewort

Lapsana communis

Importance

Problematic in crops in the east of England. Widespread in the UK.

1. Cotyledons are oval and first true leaf is hairy with irregular leaf margin and blunt points.

2. In its early stages, the plant forms yellowish-green rosettes.

3. A tall branching annual with small yellow flowers.

Broad-leaf weeds Knowledge Hub

For practical tips and advice about all aspects of Broad-leaf weeds, look no further.

More about Broad-leaf weeds