Land Plants - invasive

Spurge Laurel (Daphne laureola) on Apr 18, 2018

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Description of specimen

Infestation is 20’ x 30’ with 75% cover. Under cherry and blue spruce canopy at intersection of park chip trails. Immature fruits forming—quick action needed!!

Commentary

Will this be controlled? I remember seeing this years ago and it was a much smaller infestation (but forgot to report!!). Seasonal cutting by maintenance workers and seeding events have caused a lot of spread!! NOTE: There are also a couple much smaller plants near the compost facility on SE Oak.

Michelle Delepine
April 18, 2018, 5:40 a.m.

Resources

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District Spurge Laurel info.

Location

Located at edge of Laurelhurst Park on SE 33rd across from 227 SE 33rd. Spoke with PP&R maintenance worker who said he mows it back regularly. This has led to thick heavy fruiting infestation. Located near trails where vectoring is a concern.

Expert Reviewer

Mrs. Lindsey Wise
Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, inr.oregonstate.edu/orbic
Oregon iMapInvasives
Institute for Natural Resources
Portland State University

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