A garden invader is Purslane. This “weed” is a low growing succulent with a red stem, green tear drops shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. Since it’s invasive, it spreads out like a small rug.

As gardens start to bloom again with the arrival of spring, officials are asking for the public’s help in not continuing to introduce a monster. Myrtle spurge has been turning up in abundance, ...

Leafy spurge is toxic to wildlife and crowds out native plants The cost to ranchers is estimated to be $35 million per year Scientists want to use AI to better identify and fight the plant A team of ...

For the purpose of this column, a weed is defined as a plant growing somewhere it is not wanted. For many gardeners, weeds are the downfall. Weeds create competition for nutrients and water. They can ...

Seven weeds are designated noxious in Nebraska including musk thistle, Canada thistle, plumeless thistle, spotted knapweed, diffuse knapweed, leafy spurge and purple loosestrife. Leafy spurge and musk ...

Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) is a creeping perennial native to Eurasia. It was most likely introduced into the U.S. as a contaminate in seed. It invades rangelands, roadsides, pastures, and riparian ...