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What is this stinky weed?

21 years ago

I'm having a hard time finding out what this is, it is growing everywhere on the property pretty out of control, but it IS easy to pull up when it shows up in places it's not wanted. It makes for a great ground cover, keeps the other weeds out and is really attractive, but it does STINK when it's brushed up against or stepped on!

Here is a link that might be useful: Photo of stinky..

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
21 years ago
Can't get in to your photo album.
Wayfind
Original Author
21 years ago
I've noticed this happening with other people and their Webshots albums, I'm putting the link to my 'main page' for albums, there are 3 pictures under 'Stinky Weed' to the right.. Sorry about this, I do appreciate people trying to see it!

Here is a link that might be useful: Trying again..
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sequoia54
21 years ago
I believe it's Herb robert, which the state of WA considers a Class B noxious weed. Pretty, but not a native, and evidently agressive enough to be displacing native flora. You aren't required by law to eradicate it (that would be Class A), but they'd rather not have it spreading, I guess.

Here is a link that might be useful: WA Noxious Weed Control Board website
Wayfind
Original Author
21 years ago
sequoia, thank you! That IS what it is, I knew I had read something years ago about it being called Stinky something, but I was looking under Stinky Joe..

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