AKA: common toadflax, yellow toad-flax, wild snapdragon

BUTTER AND EGGS is an agressive ornamental plant that can spread to displace native species, livestock forage and wildlife habitat. A single plant can produce up to 30,000 seeds annually! It is reported to be mildly toxic to cattle and is generally avoided by browsers. It is considered a noxious weed by 9 Western States and has been introduced into 49 US States including Alaska.

AKA: white daisy

OXEYE DAISY, although commonly planted as an ornamental or as a component in “wildflower” seed mixes, is a problematic, invasive perennial that poses a significant threat to native plants and agricultural production. Once established, this plant can be very difficult to remove. Daisy seeds remain viable for over six years. Five US states consider this plant a noxious weed.

AKA: common tansy, golden buttons, garden tansy, bitter buttons, hind-head, parsley fern, ginger plant

COMMON TANSY is a fragrant, perennial plant that spreads primarily via seed and also from creeping rhizomes (underground stems). It has the potential to be toxic to both wildlife and humans. It is listed in Washington, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana as a noxious weed.

BUTTER & EGGSLinaria vulgaris

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COMMON TANSYTanacetum vulgare

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OXEYE DAISYLeucanthemum vulgare

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ORANGE HAWKWEEDHieracium aurantiacum

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AKA: devil’s paintbrush, king-devil

ORANGE HAWKWEED is a tenacious invasive weed. It has become a serious problem in Southcentral Alaska and is spreading rapidly in other areas of the state. Individual plants produce hundreds of seeds, but spread mostly via creeping rhizomes (underground stems). It readily invades undisturbed habitat producing monocultures with as many as 3,200 plants per square yard. Orange hawkweed is considered a noxious weed in 5 Western states.