Just added to the Washington State Noxious Weed List in 2018, European coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is still new to many of us in the noxious weed world. However, this interesting species has been used as a medicinal plant in China… Read More ›
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Noxious weeds seen flowering in February in King County
There are already a few noxious weeds you might spot flowering around here this month. Just today I noticed flowers on a spurge laurel plant I have potted up for education events. Spurge laurel (Daphne laureola) is a smallish evergreen… Read More ›
King County Weed Board approves noxious weed list for 2018
The 2018 King County Noxious Weed List is official now! The King County Noxious Weed Board set the annual list at its January meeting, adding the new state-listed species and renewing county priorities to educate and require control of other… Read More ›
King County’s 2018 Noxious Weed List to be set at January 24 Weed Board Meeting
The public is invited to join the King County Noxious Weed Control Board for King County’s annual weed list hearing, where the Board will hear public comments, review proposed weed list changes, and set the official 2018 King County Noxious… Read More ›
Big changes proposed for 2018 Washington State Noxious Weed List
The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board is considering several significant changes for next year’s state noxious weed list. These include adding small-flowered jewelweed (Impatiens parviflora) and European coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) as Class A and B noxious weeds, respectively—additions originally proposed… Read More ›