Virginia Buttonweed
Diodia virginiana
Family: Rubiaceae (Coffee family)Native: Southeastern United States, West Indies, and parts of Central and South America.Identified: Sep 4, 2025
Virginia Buttonweed is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial weed. Its leaves are typically opposite, lance-shaped to oval, and have prominent veins. It produces small, white, star-shaped flowers with four petals, often found in the leaf axils.
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This is a tenacious weed that is difficult to control. For small infestations, hand-pulling is effective, ensuring all taproots are removed. For larger areas, pre-emergent herbicides can be used in spring and fall, or post-emergent herbicides on actively growing plants.