Biology and Management of Pilea microphylla (Artillery Weed) in Ornamental Crop Production

Biology and Management of Pilea microphylla (Artillery Weed) in Ornamental Crop Production

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This 5-page fact sheet describes the biology and management of Pilea microphylla, or artillery weed, for ornamental crop production.Artillery weed occurs primarily in moist, disturbed areas and is thought to be SALT TOOTHPASTE native to South America and parts of North America.It is found throughout Florida.Written by Debalina Saha, Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan Boyd, and published HONEYDEW SHAMPOO by the Environmental Horticulture Department, December 2016.ENH1272/EP535: Biology and Management of Pilea microphylla (Artillery Weed) in Ornamental Crop Production (ufl.

edu).