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Is this Fringed Willowherb? Is it considered Invasive? #757552

Asked June 21, 2021, 5:03 PM EDT

I have this plant growing all over my garden beds and other places. I've been pulling it.....and it still pops back up. My "PictureThis" app ID'd it as "Fringed Willowherb." I didn't notice that it was listed in Oregon as an invasive. So those are my questions - is the ID correct, and is it considered invasive? Thanks. At least it's easy to pull up.

Clackamas County Oregon

Expert Response

Thank you for your question.  Are you able to pull one up and take a photo of the entire plant, including roots?  We need to see how the leaves are attached to the stems.  Have any plants developed flowers?  Those would be helpful, too.  Thank you!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 21, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT
OK - I'll take another photo - unfortunately they grow a lot!!!
Best,
Abby

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The Question Asker Replied June 21, 2021, 7:02 PM EDT
Here are a few more pictures. Hope they help. Leaves are definitely not hairy 



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The Question Asker Replied June 23, 2021, 10:24 PM EDT

Thank you for the photos!  All agree it is willowherb.  It is either native or naturalized:  https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/weed/northern-willowherb

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 23, 2021, 11:25 PM EDT
Thanks! In my yard.... It's an invasive weed! 

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The Question Asker Replied June 23, 2021, 11:30 PM EDT

Abby:  the difference in nomenclature is that a 'weed' is just a plant in a location humans don't want it.  It really doesn't have a scientific meaning.  Invasive plants are non-native species which are introduced from other regions, that compete with species often established centuries ago.  If you don't want it, pull it!

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 23, 2021, 11:40 PM EDT
Agree, thanks so much for the positive id. 

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