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WILD RADISH Raphanus sativa DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Wild radish grows as an annual herb. The lower leaves are deeply lobed; the upper leaves are toothed, often on short stalks. Plants typically grow 2-5 feet tall. BLOOMS White to pink, in terminal clusters; flowers are 4-petaled, February - June. PREFERRED HABITAT Bare ground, road/trail edges and previously disturbed areas. Spreads rapidly from seed. Native to Europe. HIMALAYA BERRY Rubus discolor DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Himalaya berry is a fast-growing perennial vine, often forming dense thickets or mounds. The leaves are 5-parted, which hooked prickles on the leaf stems. Flowers form at the end of the branches, black berries form when ripe. BLOOMS White, 5-petaled, April - June. PREFERRED HABITAT Bare ground, road/trail edges and previously disturbed areas, especially riparian areas. Spreads rapidly from seed and rooting cane tips. Native to Western Europe.
CURLY DOCK Rumex crispus DISTINCTIVE FEATURES This dock is a perennial herb that grows from a large taproot. The species has erect stems, often unbranched and tinged with red. The leaves are mostly basal with curly or wavy margins, 4-12 inches long. The flowers are small and form in clusters on tall stalks. The conspicuous brown seeds have smooth wings. Plants typically grow to 2-5 feet tall. BLOOMS Green, April - August. PREFERRED HABITAT Curly dock is common in seasonally wet areas. They often colonize previously disturbed areas. It spreads by seed. Curly dock is native to Europe. ACACIA Acacia spp. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES An evergreen tree with many species. Acacias within the project area are characterized by their gray, finely divided leaves (green wattle, A. decurrens). A. longifolia has simple green leaves. Both species have bright yellow flower clusters that are evident in the winter months. Brown-black seedpods are evident beneath the trees in summer. BLOOMS Yellow, February - March. PREFERRED HABITAT Previously disturbed areas, tolerating a wide range of soil moisture conditions. Plants native to Australia.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Watson
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Page 49 and 50: APPENDIX A Invasive Weeds within th
Page 51 and 52: WILD MUSTARD Brassica ssp. DISTINCT
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Page 55 and 56: FENNEL Foeniculum vulgare DISTINCTI
Page 57: HARDING GRASS Phalaris aquatica REE
Page 61 and 62: APPENDIX B Native Plants within the
Page 63 and 64: CALIFORNIA BUCKEYE Aesculus califor
Page 65 and 66: BLACK COTTONWOOD Populus balsamifer
Page 67 and 68: MUGWORT Artemisia douglasiana DISTI
Page 69 and 70: CALIFORNIA BLACKBERRY Rubus ursinus
Page 71 and 72: COMMON RUSH Juncus patens BOG RUSH
Page 73 and 74: APPENDIX C Volunteer Projects Veget
Page 75 and 76: DESCRIPTION OF WORK VOLUNTEER PROJE
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Page 83 and 84: APPENDIX E Bucket Watering System V
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