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Mile-a-minute (Polygonum perfoliatum)
from these alien plants, "The invasion of these noxious weeds has created a level of destruction to America’s environment that is matched only by the damage caused by floods, earthquakes, wildfire, hurricanes, and mudslides. This is truly an explosion in slow motion by opportunistic alien species with few if any natural enemies."
It is a serious business, as Bruce and Susan know. Years of pulling and tearing and applying herbicides has gotten the scourge of the mile-a-minute under control on their property. But Bruce has seen it along roadsides in the neighborhood, and keeps his eye open for its appearance elsewhere. Where he sees it, he kills it.
Bruce said that the mile-a-minute is seeding now, and when it drops its fruit it will take hold in the spring and choke out whatever is in its vicinity. If you see it, kill it. The mile-aminute is easily identifiable.
It has perfectly triangular leaves, blue (when ripe) pea-sized fruit, and spines on its leaves and stems. For additional information on this or other invasive aliens, contact the Virginia Native Plant Society, PO Box 844, Annandale, Virginia 22003.
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