What are noxious weeds?
Noxious Weeds are terrestrial or aquatic exotic plants that out-compete natives for light, space and nutrients. By displacing native plants, weeds eliminate necessary forage, shelter and habitat for wildlife.
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Meadow Knapweed ( Centaurea pratensis) Meadow knapweed is classified as a “List A” species in the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, designating it for statewide eradication. It is a fertile hybrid resulting from crossbreeding black knapweed (C. nigra) and brown knapweed (C. jacea). Learn More. |
| Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)Purple loosestrife is classified as a “List A” species in the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, designating it for statewide eradication. Learn More.
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Yellow starthistle is classified as a “List A” species in the Colorado Noxious Weed Act, designating it for statewide eradication. Learn more. |
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