Russian Knapweed
Russian knapweed (Rhaponticum repens) is a perennial weed that is characterized by its creeping roots, branched stems, and oblong to lance-shaped leaves.
Spotted Knapweed
Spotted knapweed, an invasive species in BC, is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb known for its distinctive “spotted” appearance due to the dark-tipped floral bracts.
Scotch Thistle
Scotch thistle (Onopordum acanthium) is an invasive plant in BC characterized by its large, irregularly lobed leaves with sharp yellow spines, woolly hairs that give the foliage a grey-green appearance, and tall, spiny-winged stems.
Purple Loosestrife
Purple loosestrife, an invasive wetland plant native to Eurasia, is characterized by its showy purple flowers arranged in long vertical spikes.
Purple Foxglove
Purple foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) in British Columbia is a tall, showy plant with a distinctive, one-sided cluster of bell-shaped, purple flowers.