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Cuscuta lupuliformis: ecological warning
Cuscuta lupuliformis
Hop dodder (Cuscuta lupuliformis) is a parasitic plant from Europe to Mongolia. WARNING: This is a destructive weed parasite, not for garden cultivation.
PoaceaeQuackgrass: complete guide
Elymus repens
Complete guide to Quackgrass (Elymus repens): growth, care, soil needs, and control. Ideal for garden layouts on gardenworld.app.
EuphorbiaceaeEyebane: complete guide
Euphorbia nutans
Understand Eyebane (Euphorbia nutans): cultivation, care, characteristics, and management tips for this aggressive spreading plant.
ApiaceaeGiant hogweed: complete guide
Heracleum mantegazzianum
Critical information about giant hogweed - an invasive plant from the Caucasus. Warnings about toxic sap and control strategies.
BrassicaceaeVirginia cress: complete guide
Lepidium virginicum
Virginia cress is a tough, colonizing plant from North America. Learn how to grow this naturalizing Brassicaceae with minimal maintenance.
PoaceaeHilo grass: complete guide
Paspalum conjugatum
Complete guide to Paspalum conjugatum, the sour paspalum or hilo grass from tropical America. Distribution, characteristics, garden management and ecological notes.
PoaceaeHooked Bristlegrass: complete guide
Setaria verticillata
Learn about hooked bristlegrass: identification, growth habits, and management strategies.
SolanaceaeLeafy-fruited nightshade: complete guide
Solanum sarrachoides
Learn about leafy-fruited nightshade (Solanum sarrachoides), an invasive South American weed with small white flowers. Guide to identification and management in gardens.
AsteraceaeClotweed: complete guide
Xanthium spinosum
Clotweed is an annual weed with spiny seed pods. Found in warm areas worldwide and considered invasive.
AsteraceaeCalifornia-bur: complete guide
Xanthium strumarium
California-bur is an invasive annual with large spiny seed pods. Spreads rapidly worldwide and difficult to control.