Medusahead

Regulated Act: Alberta Weed Control Act

Provincial Designation: Prohibited Noxious

Colour: Green

Latin Name: Taeniatherum caput-medusae

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A tall grass plant with long, thin stems.

Medusahead Dry Plant Photo Credit Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org

A close up of some grass in the dirt

Medusahead Full Dry Plant Photo Credit Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

A group of white hair on blue background.

Medusahead Seed Photo Credit Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org

A close up of the side of a plant

Medusahead Seeds Microscopic Photo Credit D. Walters and C. Southwick, Table Grape Weed Disseminule ID, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org

A close up of the head of a plant