Dense-Flowered Fumitory Care

Fumaria, Latin fumus terrae, "smoke of the earth" and may refers to the smoky odour of some species in this genus or the smoky colour of some species when in flower. densiflora, densely flowered.

Raceme 15- to 30(-35)-flowered, much exceeding the very short or obsolete peduncle. Bracts normally exceeding the erecto-patent fruiting pedicels. Sepals (2-)2.5-3.5 x (1.5-)2-3 mm, subentire or laciniate. Corolla 6-7 mm, pink; wings of upper petal and apex of inner blackish-red; lower petal with patent margin, subspathulate. Fruit 2-2.5 x 2-2.5 mm, subglobose, keeled, rugose when dry; apex rounded-obtuse.

This plant might be poisonous

How to get rid of: It is often more effective with tall herbaceous plants, such as grasses, and some woody weeds to first slash the area and only spray the re-growth. Allow 3–4 weeks for new lush growth and then spray. Most chemicals works best when plants are healthy and actively growing. By removing dry stems and forcing the plant to put on new growth the uptake of herbicide will be improved.