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Tussilago farfara L.
Description from Invasive.org
- Appearance
- Tussilago farfara is a perennial, herbaceous plant that invades disturbed areas throughout much of the eastern United States.
- Foliage
- The basal leaves are heart-shaped, slightly toothed and up to 6 in. (15.2 cm) wide.
- Flowers
- The dandelion-like flowers are bright yellow in color and emerge before the leaves in early spring.
- Fruit
- The white, fluffy seed heads resemble dandelions. It also reproduces through rhizomes.
- Ecological Threat
- Tussilago farfara invades moist, open, disturbed areas such as stream banks, ditches and fields. It readily spreads both by seed and rhizomes, allowing it to form large colonies, which can displace native species. Tussilago farfara is native to Europe and was probably introduced into the United States by early settlers for medicinal purposes.
Resources
- Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council Invasive Plant Manual - SE-EPPC
- Weed of the Week - USDA Forest Service
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Fruit(s)
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s)
Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org
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Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s)
Ohio State Weed Lab , The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
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Ohio State Weed Lab , The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
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Foliage
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Foliage
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s) Growing alongside a road.
Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s) in flower
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s)
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Feature(s) Close-up of Seed Head (fruit)
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s)
Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org
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Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s)
Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org
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Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s)
Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org
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Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org
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Infestation
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Feature(s) Spreading Rhizomes
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s) Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 531.
USDA NRCS PLANTS Database , USDA NRCS PLANTS Database, Bugwood.org
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USDA NRCS PLANTS Database , USDA NRCS PLANTS Database, Bugwood.org
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