Land Plants - invasive

Shining Geranium (Geranium lucidum) on Dec 1, 2019

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Description of specimen

Photo sent to me by co-worker for my help in identification. To me it looks like Geranium lucidum, but I'm hoping to verify this identification. Photo was taken in early November 2019. It was growing among English ivy in open area adjacent to forest.

Commentary

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Remedy

How to control shiny geranium, from WA noxious weed control board: Individual plants and small infestations can easily be controlled by carefully hand-pulling, bagging, and putting in the trash. Make sure to remove its fibrous roots to prevent resprouting. Larger populations can be covered with sheet mulch - ideally overlapping pieces of cardboard covered with a thick layer of woodchips. Make sure to repeatedly monitor and control seedlings before they set seed.

Location

Along SW Terwilliger Blvd in Portland. In open area near forest. English ivy also prevalent at the site.

Expert Reviewer

Mr. Mitch Bixby
City of Portland - Bureau of Environmental Services (BES)

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