Forage Kochia (Bassia prostrata)
Description: Small to medium evergreen shrub, 1'-3' in height. Part of the Amaranthaceae family, introduced to the United States as rangeland forage for fire control.
Life Cycle: Perennial Shrub
Habitat: Rangelands. Prefers hot, dry conditions.
Leaves: Linear to thread like, pointed, look similar to needles
Stem: Clustered stems. Upper stem turns red in late summer to fall.
Flower: Small flowers are inconspicuous, borne in spikes.
Fruit: TIny seeds enclosed in a hull.
Root: Deep taproot makes removal difficult
The problem is… prolific seed producer and many seedlings germinate
