Leafy Spurge
It is distinguished from most other plants by its milky latex, spreading roots with pink buds, its slender green leaves that are mostly alternate, and its yellowish-green inflorescence.
Cypress Spurge
Cypress Spurge grows quickly and aggressively, releasing chemicals from its roots which stop other plants growing near it. This helps it crowd out native species.
Meadow Buttercup
Meadow buttercup, or Ranunculus acris, is a widespread, non-native, invasive species in British Columbia, commonly found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas, often thriving in wet, lowland environments.
Creeping Buttercup
Creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), a European weed, is a common invasive species in British Columbia, particularly in disturbed areas and wet environments, spreading through runners and seeds.
Annual/Narrowleaf Hawksbeard
The narrowleaf hawksbeard’s scientific namesake ‘Crepis tectorum’ originates from the Greek word krepis meaning sandal or slipper, which resembles the shape of the seed.