On 2/10/2012 11:13 AM, Evan wrote:
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It might not be "native" to Maryland, but it is growing there on
its own over a 1.5 acre area -- which makes it something
that might require permission of/supervision from the AHJ or
environmental/conservation authorities before you go about
removing it on your own...
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I'd think it far more likely to be on a noxious weed list _requiring_
control than the converse...

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