September 2009 Oregon Invasive Species Council calendar events
What is African Rue?
African rue was introduced from the Mediterranean region and Middle East. African rue was been reported to be toxic to domestic ruminants feeding studies.It is very difficult and costly to control. It has many branches, and its leaves are smooth and deeply cut with long, narrow segments. Flowers are white with five petals. The fruit is a many-seeded capsule.
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Where?
This weed was first identified in Oregon in Crook County. A second infestation was found in 2008 in Harney County, Oregon.
