Himalayan Blackberry
Himalayan blackberry is an invasive shrub native to Asia that forms dense thickets in British Columbia. It’s a large, evergreen plant with arching stems that can grow up to 12 meters long and 3 meters tall
Dame’s Rocket
Dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis) is a weed commonly found in BC, easily identifiable by its fragrant, showy flowers with four petals, often purple but can be pink or white.
Cutleaf Blackberry
Cutleaf blackberry, also known as evergreen blackberry, is a shrub characterized by its deeply dissected, toothed leaflets and curved prickles on its stems. It’s an invasive species in BC, often forming thickets and spreading through its root system.
English Holly
Its shade tolerance has allowed English holly to invade much of the south coast region of British Columbia, in the Fraser Valley and on Vancouver Island.
Diffuse Knapweed
Diffuse knapweed, an invasive plant, is a problem in British Columbia, particularly in the southern interior, where it can cause significant economic and environmental damage by outcompeting native vegetation.