A winter annual weed common to central and eastern Kansas that usually germinates in the fall and grows as a rosette.
Leaves are club-shaped and have a waxy leaf surface.
Field pennycress has a strong garlicky odor, especially when the leaves are bruised. Field pennycress bolts in the spring and bears white flowers at the top of the plant which may grow from 1 to 2 feet tall. Management - Several herbicides can be used to control field pennycress in wheat. Herbicides are most effective if applied before weeds start to bolt in the spring. Need more information on control refer to KSU Chemical Weed Control Guide .