Doveweed vs Buttonweed – Identification

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Q: What’s the difference between doveweed and buttonweed?

A: They are very similar.

If you find the plant when it’s blooming, the ID is easy. Doveweed has blue or purple flowers; buttonweed has white flowers.

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