Invasive Plants

• Southern Interior residents asked to watch for invasive plants in region

  Last month, the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society added poison hemlock and hoary cress to its priority list of invasive plants.

  Environment

  May 18, 2024
  
• Noxious black henbane taking root in Calgary

  A member of the nightshade family, black henbane is classified as a noxious weed and causes a rash if it comes in contact with exposed skin.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
  
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• Valentine’s Day: Bouquet of flowers has Baby’s breath? It’s an invasive plant

  ‘When Baby’s breath invades grazing land, it reduces native grasses and forage for grazing animals and wildlife,’ the Invasive Species Council of BC says.

  Environment

  Feb 14, 2023
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• Weevil warriors: Tiny insects tackle big problem at Calgary-area park

  A weevil munches its way through weeds, clearing the way for native plants.

  Environment

  Aug 21, 2019
• City of Waterloo issues warning over hogweed plants

  Waterloo says it has an eradication program but the process is difficult.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2019
• Canadians urged to watch out for invasive hogweed plant that burns, blinds

  The invasive plant's clear, toxic sap can cause rashes, blistering, burns and even blindness if it touches the body and is then exposed to the sun.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2018
• Reality check: Will Cheerios’ free wildflower seeds spread invasive plant species?

  Cheerios' distribution of 1.5 billion wildflower seeds in an effort to #BringBackTheBees has prompted some concern that it will lead to the spread of invasive plant species.

  Environment

  Mar 26, 2017