Appendix 3-12 Invasive Weeds on O‘ahu Army Training Ranges
Chromolaena odorata, Devil Weed Cenchrus setaceus, Fountain Grass Mahalo for Reporting Sightings of Target Weeds! Target Weeds: Devil Weed, Fountain Grass, Fireweed, Bush Beardgrass If you see one of these target weeds, please record the following and send to the Natural Resources office: Date Staff present Training Range Detailed description of location LEAVES Estimated # of plants Chromolaena odorata Arrowhead shape Lookalike weed: Sigesbeckia orientalis Plants have fruit &/or flower? Photo (if have) Serrate edge DPW Natural Resources Office Contacts
Arrowhead shape Reddish new leaves Irregular serrated Kapua Kawelo, 655-9189, [email protected] edge Paul Smith, 655-9191, [email protected] Evenly Arrowhead shape Smooth edge Gray-green, fuzzy serrate edge Finely Jane Beachy, 295-3378, [email protected] serrated Oval shape edge Fuzzy Schizachyrium condensatum, Bush Beardgrass
Oval shape, small Dark green Lookalike weed: Lookalike weed: Lookalike native plant: Plant Habit Ageratina adenophora Pluchea carolinensis Waltheria indica, ‘Uhaloa Cenchrus setaceus Lookalike weed: Chromolaena odorata Lookalike weed: Cenchrus polystachios, Blue Buffel Grass Sigesbeckia orientalis Sprawling growth
Knee to thigh high
Thin, Veins usually green narrow sharp Distinct clump leaves Knee to head high
Sprawling growth Short, knee height Cane-like stems Very tall
Naked leaf stem
Red veins
Sprawling growth Winged leaf Wider leaf stem blades Lookalike weed: Lookalike weed: Cenchrus ciliaris, Buffel Grass Cenchrus purpureum, Napier Grass
FLOWERS Senecio madagascariensis, Fireweed Chromolaena odorata Lookalike weed: Sigesbeckia Long anthers orientalis
Yellow flower
White flower Starburst calyx
Short anthers White flower White flower Tight ball of flowers
Fuzzy flower Yellow flower Lookalike weed: Lookalike weed: Lookalike native plant: Ageratina adenophora Pluchea carolinensis Waltheria indica, ‘Uhaloa* SEED FLOWERS
Chromolaena odorata Golden fuzz Lookalike weed: Schizachyrium condensatum (pappus) Sigesbeckia orientalis
Narrow, single row of 13 petals Seeds in cluster
No petals White No fuzz petals Stems (pappus) dark red Dandelion- Lookalike weed: Lookalike weed: at base type clump Stalks upright, with Flower stalk Bidens pilosa, Bidens alba, bushy seed heads Senecio Spanish Needle Beggartick bushy, White Dandelion- No fuzz (pappus) branched pappus type clump madagascariensis Brown, tight clump Layers of Large Short Stems green, Stalks lean over, no petals petals petals lots of curled bushy seed heads brown leaves
Dandelion- White type clump Flower stalk pappus Lookalike weed: Lookalike weed: a spike Lookalike weed: Lookalike weed: Lookalike native plant: Lookalike weed: Hypochoeris Verbesina encelioides, Youngia japonica, Ageratina adenophora Pluchea carolinensis Waltheria indica, ‘Uhaloa* radicata, Hairy Cat’s Ear Golden Crown-Beard Oriental Hawksbeard Lookalike weed: Andropogon virginicus, Broomsedge Invasive Weeds at KTA
Reporting Sightings of Target Weeds! Prevent the Spread of Target Weeds Devil Weed, Fountain Grass, On and Between Training Ranges! Target Weeds: Fireweed, Bush Beardgrass Wash all vehicles, machinery, equipment, and If you see one of these target weeds, please record the footwear at the KTA Tactical Vehicle Wash Facility following and send to the Natural Resources office: (KTA-TVWF) before moving vehicles and Date equipment to another Training Range. Staff present This is a requirement per the USARHAW ‘Washrack Utilization Training Range Policy to Control Invasive Species’, dated Feb. 27, 2014: Detailed description of location • All units, agencies, and organizations conducting training or activities that involve movement between USARHAW ranges are Estimated # of plants required to ensure that vehicles utilized are not carrying seeds or Plants have fruit &/or flower? plant material to prevent the spread of noxious or invasive plants. • Clean, wash, and inspect vehicles and equipment prior to Photo (if have) movement DPW Natural Resources Office Contacts Kapua Kawelo, 655-9189, [email protected] Paul Smith, 655-9191, [email protected] Call CVWF at 655-5947 to schedule the KTA-TVWF Jane Beachy, 295-3378, [email protected]
Chromolaena odorata, Devil Weed Schizachyrium condensatum, Bush Beardgrass
Cenchrus setaceus, Fountain Grass Senecio madagascariensis, Fireweed Invasive Weeds at SBMR
Reporting Sightings of Target Weeds! Prevent the Spread of Target Weeds Devil Weed, Fountain Grass, On and Between Training Ranges! Target Weeds: Fireweed, Bush Beardgrass Wash all vehicles, machinery, equipment, and If you see one of these target weeds, please record the footwear at the Central Vehicle Wash Facility (CVWF) following and send to the Natural Resources office: before moving vehicles and Date equipment to another Training Range. Staff present This is a requirement per the USARHAW ‘Washrack Utilization Training Range Policy to Control Invasive Species’, dated Feb. 27, 2014: Detailed description of location • All units, agencies, and organizations conducting training or activities that involve movement between USARHAW ranges are Estimated # of plants required to ensure that vehicles utilized are not carrying seeds or Plants have fruit &/or flower? plant material to prevent the spread of noxious or invasive plants. • Clean, wash, and inspect vehicles and equipment prior to Photo (if have) movement DPW Natural Resources Office Contacts Kapua Kawelo, 655-9189, [email protected] The CVWF is located at 2175 Lyman Road, and is Paul Smith, 655-9191, [email protected] open from 0800-1600, with last entry at 1430. Jane Beachy, 295-3378, [email protected] Phone: 655-5947
Chromolaena odorata, Devil Weed Schizachyrium condensatum, Bush Beardgrass
Cenchrus setaceus, Fountain Grass Senecio madagascariensis, Fireweed Invasive Weeds at SBE
Reporting Sightings of Target Weeds! Prevent the Spread of Target Weeds Devil Weed, Fountain Grass, On and Between Training Ranges! Target Weeds: Fireweed, Bush Beardgrass Wash all vehicles, machinery, equipment, and If you see one of these target weeds, please record the footwear at the East Range Wash Facility following and send to the Natural Resources office: before moving vehicles and Date equipment to another Training Range. Staff present This is a requirement per the USARHAW ‘Washrack Utilization Training Range Policy to Control Invasive Species’, dated Feb. 27, 2014: Detailed description of location • All units, agencies, and organizations conducting training or activities that involve movement between USARHAW ranges are Estimated # of plants required to ensure that vehicles utilized are not carrying seeds or Plants have fruit &/or flower? plant material to prevent the spread of noxious or invasive plants. • Clean, wash, and inspect vehicles and equipment prior to Photo (if have) movement DPW Natural Resources Office Contacts Kapua Kawelo, 655-9189, [email protected] Call CVWF at 655-5947 to schedule Paul Smith, 655-9191, [email protected] the East Range Wash Facility Jane Beachy, 295-3378, [email protected]
Chromolaena odorata, Devil Weed Schizachyrium condensatum, Bush Beardgrass
Cenchrus setaceus, Fountain Grass Senecio madagascariensis, Fireweed Invasive Weeds at MMR & DMR
Reporting Sightings of Target Weeds! Prevent the Spread of Target Weeds Devil Weed, Fountain Grass, On and Between Training Ranges! Target Weeds: Fireweed, Bush Beardgrass Wash all vehicles, machinery, equipment, and If you see one of these target weeds, please record the footwear at the Central Vehicle Wash Facility (CVWF) following and send to the Natural Resources office: before moving vehicles and Date equipment to another Training Range. Staff present This is a requirement per the USARHAW ‘Washrack Utilization Training Range Policy to Control Invasive Species’, dated Feb. 27, 2014: Detailed description of location • All units, agencies, and organizations conducting training or activities that involve movement between USARHAW ranges are Estimated # of plants required to ensure that vehicles utilized are not carrying seeds or Plants have fruit &/or flower? plant material to prevent the spread of noxious or invasive plants. • Clean, wash, and inspect vehicles and equipment prior to Photo (if have) movement DPW Natural Resources Office Contacts Kapua Kawelo, 655-9189, [email protected] The CVWF is located at 2175 Lyman Road, and is Paul Smith, 655-9191, [email protected] open from 0800-1600, with last entry at 1430. Jane Beachy, 295-3378, [email protected] Phone: 655-5947
Chromolaena odorata, Devil Weed Schizachyrium condensatum, Bush Beardgrass
Cenchrus setaceus, Fountain Grass Senecio madagascariensis, Fireweed