What is Black Medic?

Black medic is a broadleaf weed that grows primarily in grasslands, although it is often seen in lawns as well. It can reach slightly over a foot in height, and its fruits are shaped like small kidney beans. Its leaves are hairier than similar plants.
It can be an annual or biannual broadleaf weed. Its flowers can be somewhat pleasing – small yellow flowers clumped together – which is why some homeowners take their time removing them from their lawns. It is cold resistant, but grows primarily in summer.

How to Prevent Black Medic?

Like many broadleaf weeds, black medic is not inherently strong. It takes advantage of weaker turf and compacted soil – areas where your lawn isn’t strong enough to fight it away. Prevention is about ensuring that your lawn is thick, so that the invaders are choked out. Aeration, seeding, and the right amount of fertilization is the best way to prevent black medic