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Grant aims at removing invasive plant along Feather River

Posted by: Maven on August 31, 2009 at 12:59 pm

From the Chico Enterprise Record:

“Invasive weeds are causing big-time problems for resource managers throughout the Sacramento Valley, and the state, nation and globe.

Several weeds are on the hit list for wildlife managers, including Arrundo donax, tamarisk, purple loosestrife and starthistle. Adding to this growing list is red sesbania. A newly acquired grant through the Butte County Resource Conservation District will be used to try and remove it along the Feather River.

Like many weeds, the plant is attractive, which means people have planted it in their yards. Red sesbania is also known as scarlet wisteria and the Latin name sesbania punicea. The fast-growing vine has tentacles that wrap around other vegetation, smothering it. The seed pods are about three inches long and contain many seeds in each pod.

The weed is a problem because it reproduces quickly and the plants form a dense thicket along river banks. …”

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August 31, 2009 · Filed Under Invasive Plants & Species

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