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Species
Information
- African rue
- Peganum
harmala L.
- USDA
Symbol: PEHA
- Oregon
Noxious Weed Designation: A
- Pictures
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Identification: Perennial, much-branched herb. Leaves smooth and deeply cut with long, narrow segments. Flowers white with 5 petals. Fruit a many-seeded capsule.
African rue is limited to one site in Crook county.
Impacts: This plant has been reported to be toxic to domestic ruminants in experimental feeding studies. It is very difficult and costly to control.
Biological
Controls: Biological control agents are not used on "A" listed weeds in Oregon. This weed is being managed for eradication or containment.
Oregon
Maps of African Rue Distribution
Links:
USDA
Plants Database information on African rue
GRIN
Database information on African rue
Oregon Department
of Agriculture information on African rue
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