Which weed category includes plants with broad leaves having net-like veins?

The category that includes plants with broad leaves having net-like veins is broadleaf. Broadleaf plants are characterized by their wide, flat leaves as opposed to narrow, slender leaves associated with grasses. The net-like vein structure is a distinctive feature of many broadleaf plants, allowing for effective water and nutrient transport within the leaf.

In the context of weed management, recognizing broadleaf plants is important because they often require different herbicide applications compared to grasses and sedges. The ability to identify these plants based on their leaf structure can help in both effective control measures and the selection of appropriate herbicides that target broadleaf species specifically, minimizing impact on grasses and other non-target plants.

Creeping perennials are a type of weed that can have either broadleaf or grass characteristics, but they do not exclusively refer to the category identified in the question. Grasses are distinct for their narrow leaves and parallel veins, which differentiates them from broadleaf plants. Sedges, while they occasionally share some characteristics with grass, also do not align with the broadleaf category as they typically have a triangular stem and leaves that are arranged in three rows.