Wednesday, November 25, 2009

It's a Desert Broom, says Virg


Agronomist Brother Virg writes from his Florida jungle, in response to our question about the plant we have out back.
Virg writes:
Desert Broom
"This is considered an unwanted weed at Saddlebrooke.  You can call the maintenance crew to have them come and eradicate it.  It spreads easily and is invasive, ergo HOA's willingness to come and clear them out.  They cannot get them out by the roots so they chop them off and dump a bunch of green herbicide on top of the stumps.  Just don't expect prompt response. 
Thanks, Virg. We were hoping you might come out and snuff it. It's not all bad news, though. According to the link you provided, it has medicinal value. Chewing its leaves can help with a toothache.