What’s That Weed?
Introduced species: Reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea L.) Characteristics: Reed canarygrass is a tall, perennial grass species, growing up to 2.5 m (8 ft), with erect, hairless stems. Its leaves may be […]
What’s That Weed?
Invtroduced species: Saltcedar (Tamarix ramosissima) Characteristics: Saltcedar species are spreading, deciduous shrubs or small trees, 1.5-6 m (5-20 ft) tall, with numerous slender branches. The bark of young trees is
What’s That Weed?
Introduced species: Jubata grass (Cortaderia jubata) Characteristics: Jubata grass—also called purple or Andean pampas grass—is a very tall (up to 7 meters, or 23 feet) perennial tussock grass species. Long,
What’s That Weed?
Introduced Species: Orange and Meadow Hawkweeds (Hieracium aurantiacum and H. pratense [also listed as H. caespitosum]) At the end of a recent walk in Forest Park, I spied a couple
Meet our 2023 Invasive Species Removal Team!
Rain showers and the sun combine to create conditions for an explosion of green in the watershed each spring. Mingled in all that green is the notorious garlic mustard plant.
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