Salvia aethiopis Scorecard

Species:  Salvia aethiopis

Common Name:  Mediterranean sage

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Results

Impact Total:0 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:0 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateCan be spread and dispersed by multiple methods4
Spread AmountPotential to occupy various ecotypes in California.3
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalCan create monocultures outcompeting native species. 3
AgriculturalCan reduce forage on rangelands, will not be grazed3
InfrastructureCan pile up against fences1
Cultural1
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
EcologicalPollinator habitat short term. 1
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
HealthPotential cultural medicinal properties1
Total0

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionOften in remote areas- easy to detect when in flower. 3
ControlCan be controlled through a variety of means. Seed suscpeted to survive many years. 3
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryUsed to be on CA noxious weed list, now only on 4500 list2
Control2
Outreach3
Total0

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