What are noxious weeds?
Noxious weeds are non-native plants that have been introduced accidentally or as ornamentals in peoples’ gardens. Some are poisonous to humans and livestock and most grow rapidly and are extremely difficult to control. They can reduce crop yields, displace desirable plant species, destroy beneficial native habitat, damage recreational opportunities, clog waterways and diminish land values.
Not all weeds are noxious weeds. Most noxious weeds are non-native plants that have been legally designated as serious pests because they cause economic loss and harm the environment. Noxious weeds choke out crops, destroy range and pasture lands, clog waterways, affect human and animal health, and threaten native plant communities.
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