Invasive plant species encountered out on the trail.
Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) Prickly Pear, when approaching the subject from the alien invader control side, poses a prickly situation. Is it a weed or not? After some research, I have found out that there is a cultivated plant and an invader. The Prickly Pear can be found spread throughout the country, it favours dry […]
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This is Campuloclinium macrocephalum better known as Pompom weed, yes it’s a weed!! Even though this plant is rather pretty, it is actually quite damaging to our environment. The roots produce an enzyme that inhibits the growth of locally occurring species of grazing grass. Pompom weed originates from South America and was initially introduced into
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