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Weeds in Mississippi

What is a weed?

A weed may be defined as any plant growing where it isn't wanted. Usually, however, there can be an economic loss associated with weeds from yield reduction, lowered quality of a saleable product, increased production costs, health hazard, or other objectionable characteristics shown here.