ROOT of trouble

IT'S THE YELLOW WEED INVADING AUSSIE LAWNS

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Don't be fooled by its appearance; soursob, a type of Oxalis, is a hardy and invasive weed that, if left unchecked, can easily take over your garden.

Often confused with creeping oxalis, soursob is a weed with clover-like leaves that creeps along the ground. In winter, it produces yellow flowers with five petals. In contrast, creeping oxalis features smaller yellow flowers that are single and flat.

WHY IS IS IT SO HARD TO KILL?

Soursobs have a tricky life cycle, which makes them challenging to get rid of. While most people focus on the mature plants with their bright yellow flowers, the real problem lies underground.