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Mug-Shot: How Sorghum is Putting a Stop to Mugwort’s Spread at MCR

Mug-Shot: How Sorghum is Putting a Stop to Mugwort’s Spread at MCR

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Oct 20, 2026 | Habitat, Merrill Creek Reservoir, Plants

Lately many visitors have been asking, “What is that plant that sort of looks like short corn along the south end of the Perimeter Trail?” Well, the answer is Sorghum (AKA milo). Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a drought tolerant cereal grass that we are using along with...

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