This document provides information about invasive plant species in Washington County and the Tualatin Basin. It includes photos and descriptions of common invasive plants seen in the spring and summer, such as garlic mustard, yellow flag iris, purple loosestrife, and giant knotweed. The document encourages readers to learn to identify invasive plants by their flowers, leaves, growth habit, and other key characteristics. It provides information on how to report invasive plant finds and recommends actions like cleaning clothes and equipment to prevent further spread of invasives. The document aims to educate the public on invasive species in the area and how to be good stewards to prevent their invasion.
53. DON’T BE A VECTOR!
• Clean your clothes
• Clean your pets
• Clean your equipment & vehicle
• Walk around the infestation
• Bag/trash, burn, no compost
• If collecting voucher in flower or fruit, seal it
J.K. Linsey