A large, oval-shaped, shiny, dark brown to black seed often persists on the root system. Back to key Index Glossary Broadleaf weeds Top of page 12. Leaf midrib prominent. Seed smaller and less persistent than that of wild-proso millet. Back to key Index Glossary Broadleaf weeds Top of page Broadleaf Weeds Broadleaf Weed Characteristics 13.
Cotyledons are lanceolate with rounded tips and smooth on both surfaces.
True leaves are alternate, smooth and lanceolate with smooth edges. Nodes are surrounded by an ochrea with hairlike projections extending up the stem. Similar to Pennsylvania smartweed. To top Grass Key Top of page 14. Cotyledons are lanceolate with rounded tips and smooth on both surfaces.