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Myrtle Spurge or Blue Spurge
Myrtle spurge is an invasive ornamental plant that is aggressively growing in open spaces in the west. Efforts are being taken to eradicate it from the landscape. Also see:  www.utahweed.org/pdf/myrtle_spurge.pdf ​
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White Top or Hoary Cress
​White top, or hoary cress is native to Europe and has spread across the United States. It prefers disturbed areas, open meadows, watercourses, grasslands and waste areas. It grows rapidly, crowding out native species.  See: utahweed.org/weed_hccss.html
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Houndstongue
Houndstongue is a native of Europe which thrives in disturbed soils along roadsides, trails, in pastures, and rangelands. Because of the bur-like seed, it spreads widely along travel corridors as a passenger on clothing or animal fur and is toxic to livestock. See:​ www.utahweed.org/weed_htcss.html
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Dalmatian Toadflax
​Dalmatian toadflax was brought to the United States from Europe. It prefers rangeland and roadside habitat with sandy soils. It is very aggressive and hard to control due to deep roots and a thick waxy leaf cuticle. It reproduces by seed and rootstock. See www.utahweed.org/weed_dtcss.html
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Cheatgrass
Cheatgrass was introduced in the United States in the late 1800's, arriving in dirt and straw ballast in ships from Eurasia. It has spread rapidly in the Great Basin, competing with native grasses. Because it completes its life cycle quickly it drys out in June and cause a greater fire hazard than grasses that remain green longer.
See www.usu.edu/weeds/plant_species/weedspecies/cheatgrass.html
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Bind Weed or Morning Glory
​ This European native reproduces from both seed and rootstock. Seeds may remain viable in the soil for up to 50 years. It grows in fields, pastures, gardens, road sides and many other areas. It may be found in areas up to 10,000 feet in elevation.
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Musk Thistle
Native to Southern Europe and western Asia, musk thistle thrives in pastures and range lands, waste areas, steam banks and road sides. Ends of stems are nearly leafless. Dark green leaves have prominent light green midrib. See www.utahweed.org/weed_musk.htm
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  • About
    • Volunteer
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    • Birds >
      • Birds in the Wild >
        • Water Birds
        • Raptors
        • Other Birds
      • Alpine Bird Watchers
      • Aviary
      • Feed the Birds
      • Fat Robins in Spring
      • Two Doves
      • Who's That Knocking?
    • Mammals
    • Reptiles
    • Insects >
      • Insects Identification
      • Tarantula Time!
    • Living with Wildlife
    • Circle of Life
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  • Plants
    • Flowers >
      • Blue Flowers
      • Pink Flowers
      • Purple Flowers
      • Red Flowers
      • White Flowers
      • Yellow Flowers
      • Orange Flowers
    • Trees, Bushes and Brush >
      • Trees, Bushes and Brush ID
      • Acorn Bonanza
      • Box Elder Boys and Girls
      • Rabbit vs Sage
      • Juniper Differences
      • Mountain Mahogany
      • White Fir Trees
    • Grasses
    • Invasive Species
    • Fall Colors
    • It's A Mystery Plant
  • Open Spaces
    • Trails >
      • Trail Maps
      • Alpine Nature Hikes
      • Bonneville Shoreline Trail
      • Miles of Trails
      • Three Mines Trail
      • Water Tour
    • Alpine Mountains >
      • Mountain Panoramas
      • East Mountain Boulders
      • Penumbra
      • Glaciers, Lakes and Earthquakes
    • Stewardship >
      • Fire
      • Stewardship Projects
      • Winter Range Planting
      • Deer Guzzler
    • Arboretum
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  • Activities
  • What's in Bloom
  • What's New!
  • Who Knew?
    • In Memory - Judy Bush
    • Invasion of the Box Elder Bugs!
    • Leaves Not Leaving
    • Running Waters
    • Missing in Action?
    • Sunflowers and the Sun
    • Cooper or Sharpie?
    • People
    • Who Knew? Archive - 2
    • Who Knew? Archive - 1