Vegetation Management and Maintenance Plan - Watsonville ...

FENNEL
Foeniculum vulgare
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES This perennial herb plant is distinguishable
by its strong anise scent and finely dissected, feathery
leaves. Stems arise from a thick, deep taproot and support branches of
the feathery leaves. The flower groups form large, rounded umbrellashaped
clusters atop tall stems. The seeds are oblong and ribbed and
resemble anise. Plants grow 4-10 feet tall.
BLOOMS Yellow, April - July.
PREFERRED HABITAT Fennel is most common in moist areas
along the coast, typically below 2,000 feet. It also grows in the Central
Valley as scattered occurrences in fields and along drainage channels.
It can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, yet most commonly
forms dense stands on high clay soils. Fennel reproduces from
both root crown growth and seed. Seeds form on plants 1.5-2 years
old.
ENGLISH IVY
Hedera helix
ALGERIAN IVY
H. canariensis
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES These aggressive perennial vines are
evergreen, becoming woody as it ages. English ivy leaves are 3-5
lobed, leathery and are alternately arranged along the stem. Algerian
ivy leaves are generally 3-lobed. Young shoots and leaves often have
hairs. The vine produces inconspicuous white flowers, followed by
dark blue to black fruit. Some forms have variegated leaves.
BLOOMS White, December - February.
PREFERRED HABITAT Forms spreading patches in coastal forests
of California. Prefers shady, disturbed sites with year-round moisture,
such as riparian woodlands, moist oak woodlands, and redwood forests.
English ivy is native to England, Ireland and northern Europe; it
is very frost-hardy. Algerian ivy is native to Tunisia and Algeria and
can be frost-damaged.
English ivy
Algerian ivy