Identification:
Fennel is an aromatic perennial up to 6 ft tall with finely dissected grayish-green feathery leaves. It has tiny yellow flowers clustered into umbrella-shaped groups. The base is non-bulb forming. Impacts: Fennel can develop dense uniform stands in grasslands, pastures, creekbanks, old fields, ditches, roadsides and in open abandoned lots. Management: Repeated slashing before flowering may kill smaller infestations. For larger infestations, chemical methods are more effective. Always follow all label directions. Replace with yarrow, cow parsnip, yampah, Canada goldenrod, goat’s beard Fennel Mid-Willamette CWMA Comments are closed.
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