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.
Curly or Curled dock is a common weed in BC, easily identified by its long, narrow leaves with wavy or curly edges.
It spreads rapidly via stems that root where they touch the ground and forms dense mats, inhibiting the growth of native plants.
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) is a highly invasive shrub that has become a significant concern in parts of British Columbia (BC), especially on Vancouver Island and parts of the south coast.
Field scabious crowds out forage and pasture plants, reducing food availability for grazing animals. It grows along disturbed roadsides throughout the province. It is an escaped ornamental popular for its pretty flower and ability to attract butterflies from its native range of Europe and Asia.