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Daphne laureola
Spirally arranged leaves; yellow-green bell shaped flowers grow in clusters between leaves at tops of stems; green to black egg-shaped berries.
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Mature Height | 1.5-5' |
Distribution | Found in most of western Oregon, especially the Willamette Valley. Also found in the Columbia River Gorge area. |
Control | Hand pull, dig up, or use a weed wrench to extract the plant and roots. Repeat annually until no more seedlings are found. |
Disposal Methods | Fruits should be bagged and placed in municipal waste. |
Reproduction and Spread | Birds spread the seeds. |
Introduced | Native to Europe and Northern Africa |
Look Alikes | Rhododendrons, Andromeda |
Impact | Can degrade Douglas-fir forests and Oak woodlands. Forms thick patches that block sunlight, out-compete native flora, alter the soil chemistry, and potentially alter natural succession. The leaves, bark, and berries are toxic to humans, dogs, and cats. |
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