Why So Often Near Roadways?
CI is a "legume" weed which means it can convert nitrogen FROM THE AIR into fertilizer for itself. Water can move more freely through sandier soils (like we have in Florida) and it also flows most efficiently over/down driveways, sidewalks and roadways. As water moves through- it makes nitrogen which legumes in turn uses for fertilizer so, it does LOVE the sandier soils and roadsides for best survival. (but, it can and will grow anywhere)
One of the ways CI is spread is by human traffic- trailer and vehicle tires as well as landscaping equipment. This is another reason it may find it's way to your public roadways, state parks and other miscellaneous properties that may be commercially managed.
One of the ways CI is spread is by human traffic- trailer and vehicle tires as well as landscaping equipment. This is another reason it may find it's way to your public roadways, state parks and other miscellaneous properties that may be commercially managed.
