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Cytisus scoparius (syn. Sarothamnus scoparius), the common broom or Scotch broom, is a deciduous leguminous shrub native to western and central Europe. [2] In Great Britain and Ireland, the standard name is broom; [3] [4] [5] this name is also used for other members of the Genisteae tribe, such as French broom or Spanish broom; and the term common broom is sometimes used for clarification.
Bruchidius villosus is a species of bean weevil known by the common names broom seed beetle and Scotch broom bruchid. This beetle is used as an agent of biological pest control against the noxious weed known as Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius). This is a dark gray weevil about two millimeters long.
Exapion fuscirostre (formerly Apion fuscirostre) is a species of straight-snouted weevil known by the general common name Scotch broom seed weevil. It is used as an agent of biological pest control against the noxious weed known as Scotch broom ( Cytisus scoparius ).
You might even face a fine if you knowingly allow these plants to flourish on your property. We explain how to identify and eradicate them.
Goatsrue, a federally listed noxious weed and toxic to humans and animals if ingested, has been identified in Whatcom County. Standing 4 feet to 6 feet tall with white or purple pea-like flowers ...
Experienced “weed warriors” will teach newcomers how to identify and remove the noxious weeds and protect the desirable native plants during the Badger and Candy Mountain removal events.
The federal government defines noxious weeds under the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974. Noxious weeds are also defined by the state governments in the United States. [31] Noxious weeds came to the U.S. by way of colonization. [32] Some wildflowers are lesser known noxious weeds. A few of them are banned in certain states. [33]
The weed can grow up to 4 feet tall and spreads quickly, according to Timothy Prather, who sits on the Idaho Noxious Weed Control Association board of directors. Congongrass can spread up to 3 ...