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WILD RADISH<br />

Raphanus sativa<br />

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Wild radish grows as an annual herb.<br />

The lower leaves are deeply lobed; the upper leaves are toothed, often<br />

on short stalks. <strong>Plan</strong>ts typically grow 2-5 feet tall.<br />

BLOOMS White to pink, in terminal clusters; flowers are 4-petaled,<br />

February - June.<br />

PREFERRED HABITAT Bare ground, road/trail edges <strong>and</strong> previously<br />

disturbed areas. Spreads rapidly from seed. Native to Europe.<br />

HIMALAYA BERRY<br />

Rubus discolor<br />

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Himalaya berry is a fast-growing perennial<br />

vine, often forming dense thickets or mounds. The leaves are<br />

5-parted, which hooked prickles on the leaf stems. Flowers form at the<br />

end of the branches, black berries form when ripe.<br />

BLOOMS White, 5-petaled, April - June.<br />

PREFERRED HABITAT Bare ground, road/trail edges <strong>and</strong> previously<br />

disturbed areas, especially riparian areas. Spreads rapidly from<br />

seed <strong>and</strong> rooting cane tips. Native to Western Europe.

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