Biology and Management of Tasselflower (Emilia spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production

Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble , Shawn Steed, andNathan Boyd

Release Date: 6/6/2021

Reviewed At: 4/22/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-ep606-2021

Agriculture

Abstract

The name tasselflower refers to two similar and closely related species, red or lilac tasselflower and Florida tasselflower. These species are very common in Florida nurseries, greenhouses, and landscapes. This new 6-page article was developed to help nursery growers, landscape professionals, and the general public identify tasselflower species, understand their biology, and provide information on ways to manage this weed. Written by Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan Boyd.

About this Publication

This document is ENH1342, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date June 2021. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Khamare, Y., Marble, C., Steed, S., & Boyd, N. (2021). Biology and Management of Tasselflower (Emilia spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production. EDIS, 2021(3). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep606-2021

Authors

Yuvraj Khamare

student

University of Florida

postdoctoral associate, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka, FL

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Chris Marble

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

associate professor, ornamental and landscape weed management, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka, FL

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Shawn Steed

County agent

University of Florida

Extension agent IV, M.S., environmental horticulture/ornamental, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County

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Nathan Boyd

Specialist

University of Florida

associate center director and professor, weed management of strawberries and vegetables, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma, FL

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Publication #ENH1342

Emilia fosbergii

Disclaimers

The use of trade names in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information. UF/IFAS does not guarantee or warranty the products named, and references to them in this publication do not signify our approval to the exclusion of other products of suitable composition.

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