Lawn Academy

Goosegrass
Eleusine Indica
Goosegrass is a species of grass in the family of Poaceae.
Management
Proper pH and shade from thick turf helps reduce seed germination along with chemical control.
Prevention
Regularly altering high trafficked areas helps keep goosegrass under control.
Identification
- Whitish, flattened stem
- Prostrate growth habit
- Herringbone seed pattern
- 2-5 racemes
- Dark green
Causes
- Highly trafficked areas
- Compacted soil
- Poor turf-grass cover
- Drought