Carolina False Dandelion
Pyrrhopappus carolinianus
About Carolina False Dandelion
This turf weed features bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers atop slender stems, with deeply lobed leaves forming a low rosette. Common in lawns and disturbed soils across Middle Tennessee, including Columbia and Franklin, Carolina False Dandelion competes with desirable turfgrass, leading to uneven growth and thinning. Effective management helps maintain a healthy, uniform lawn in residential areas.
Carolina False Dandelion (Pyrrhopappus carolinianus) is a turf weed commonly found in lawns throughout Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Weed Identification Library.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we identify and treat Carolina False Dandelion regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward selecting the right herbicide and timing for effective control.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Carolina False Dandelion
- Scientific Name
- Pyrrhopappus carolinianus
- Type
- Turf Weed
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
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