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African Rue

Peganum harmala

Plants not known to be in Utah, but thought to be present in neighboring states. If found in the state, swift eradication of any plants in this category is a very high priority.

Description

A succulent, highly-branched herbaceous perennial, which grows 1-1 1/2 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, Leaves are very narrow and are divided into fine segments. When crushed, stems and leaves have an unpleasant smell. Five-petaled white flowers yield segmented seed pods.

Have you seen African Rue?

Early detection is the only way to win the war on noxious weeds. We need more eyes on the ground.