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The Pierce County Noxious Weed Control Board places it in on its Terrible Ten list. The board states that all parts of the plant are extremely poisonous to humans and livestock and it advises ...
Pierce County Noxious Weed Control Board reports can be made by calling 253-798-7263. Whatcom County Noxious Weed Board takes reports at 360-778-6234.
Giant hogweed is a noxious weed on Washington’s quarantine list, as it can be highly toxic and cause severe burns. Washington’s quarantine plants are prohibited from being transported, bought ...
It is capable of spreading and thereby becoming an invasive weed. All parts of the plant are toxic , especially the seeds and roots, and especially when ingested. Under the right conditions the plant grows quite rapidly during the growing season and can reach heights of 2.4 metres (8 feet), with a long penetrating root .
A noxious weed, harmful weed or injurious weed is a weed that has been designated by an agricultural or other governing authority as a plant that is harmful to agricultural or horticultural crops, natural habitats or ecosystems, or humans or livestock. Most noxious weeds have been introduced into an ecosystem by ignorance, mismanagement, or ...
The Plant Protection Act (PPA) (part of Pub. L. 106–224 (text)) is a US statute relating to plant pests and noxious weeds introduced in 2000. It is currently codified at 7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq . It consolidates related responsibilities that were previously spread over various legislative statutes, including the Plant Quarantine Act , the ...
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 ...
Salvia aethiopis is a species of perennial plant known by the common names Mediterranean sage or African sage.It is best known as a noxious weed, particularly in the western United States.