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Distinguishing broadleaves, grasses, and sedges


Weeds fall into one of three main categories.

Leaves are wide, veins branch out in different directions
Leaves are narrow, arranged in sets of 2; stems are rounded or flattened
Leaves are narrow, arranged in sets of 3; stems are triangular in cross section
A broadleaf weed
A grassy weed
A sedge
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