Have you seen this invasive plant? - Washington State Noxious ...
Have you seen this invasive plant? - Washington State Noxious ...
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Why is Mediterranean sage (Salvia aethiopis) a noxious weed?• Mediterranean sage outcompetes beneficial forage<strong>plant</strong>s and is unpalatable to livestock and wildlife.• This biennial or short-lived perennial invades bothdisturbed and undisturbed habitats.Where do <strong>you</strong> find Mediterranean sage?• Well-drained riparian areas, pastures, and rangelandsare the most common habitats to find <strong>this</strong> <strong>plant</strong>.• Mediterranean sage is very limited in distribution andis found primarily in southwestern <strong>Washington</strong>.• Common mullein grows in similar habitats and can beconfused with Mediterranean sage; however, mulleinflowers are yellow, and leaves are not toothed and donot smell like sage.What can <strong>you</strong> do?• Learn to correctly identify <strong>this</strong> Class A noxious weed.• Please note that eradication is required in <strong>Washington</strong>to prevent it from gaining a foothold.• Report any sightings to <strong>you</strong>r county noxious weedcontrol board or to noxiousweeds@agr.wa.gov.Printed 6/2010
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