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The present study deals with weeds associated with maize (Zea mays L.) fields of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The study was based on extensive and intensive field surveys made in different months of karif seasons from 2019. During the study period authors selected 5 important agricultural blocks in Dhar districts i.e. Dhar, Dharampuri, Kukshi, Manawar and Sardarpur. The plant exploration work was carried in different seasons. Two sites were selected in each block for survey of weed flora and Periodic field trips were made twice a month in each site for collection of weed species. Weeds Seeds spread into natural environments grow faster than native plants and successfully compete for crops. Farmers and agriculturists of each site were interviewed about seasonal weeds and their vegetation and distribution pattern of were studied. In the study period the authors have reported a total of 136 weeds belonging to 35 Families 136 species and 109 Genera.128 herbs and 8 species is climbers are found in the study area. Poaceae having 24 weeds species followed by family Compositae (17), Malvaceae (16 species), Leguminosae (13 species), Cyperaceae (9 species), Convolvulaceae and Amaranthaceae (5 species) weeds .