NOXIOUS WEEDS
NOXIOUS WEEDS
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Noxious Weed Advisory Committee has chosen the following species to have risk assessments prepared for them in 2023 and 2024. These risk assessments will be improved by more accurate distribution information.
The table below has the species with links to webpages with photos and identification information.
Common Name | Scientific Name |
Acalypha australis | |
Actinidia arguta | |
Alopecurus arundinaceus | |
Elaeagnus angustifolia | |
Elaeagnus umbellata | |
Filipendula ulmaria | |
Lamium galeobdolon, Lamiastrum glaeobdolon | |
Metaplexis japonica | |
Microstegium vimineum | |
Petasites hybridus | |
Petasites japonicus | |
Rubus parvifolius | |
Salix matsudana x alba | |
Salix x rubens | |
Sorbaria sorbifolia | |
Sorbus aucuparia & hybrids & cultivars | |
Vinca minor |
If you are currently managing any of these plants, it would be really helpful if you shared your experience with me.
Thank you for your help!
Laura
Laura Van Riper
Terrestrial Invasive Species Program Coordinator | Ecological and Water Resources Division
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road, Box 25
St. Paul MN 55155-4025
Phone: 651-259-5090
Email: Laura.Vanriper@state.mn.us