Introduced species: Creeping woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata) Description: Creeping woodsorrel–also called “sleeping beauty” (by the poetic) or “procumbent yellow sorrel” (by someone misusing the word “procumbent;” see below)–is a member of […]
Introduced species: Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Characteristics: Fennel is a perennial herb of the carrot family, with finely-dissected green leaves–similar to those of dill– and a strong anise scent. Leaves and
Invasive: Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) Characteristics: Lemon balm is a fast-spreading, perennial member of the mint family. Like many mints, this one has hairy, square stems and a strong scent
Subject: Purple deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) Description: Purple deadnettle–and its look-alike relative, henbit (L. amplexicaule)–are short (usually less than 1′, or 30 cm), annual members of the mint family. Why “dead
Invasive: Hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) Video field exploration This month’s weed is less of a threat to natural areas than many featured weeds–though it does show up there–but is one