As people head outdoors to soak up the summer sun, area conservationists are warning outdoor revelers to be on the lookout for invasive plants and pests.
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Highly invasive plant is poisonous to animals, people. 2:47 pm, Apr. 28, 2021 ×
The Wisconsin DNR is asking gardeners, paddlers and hikers to report lesser celandine, commonly called fig buttercup, an aggressive invasive plant whose showy yellow flowers are blooming now. (Photo by Elizabeth J. Czarapata, courtesy of the Wisconsin DNR)
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking gardeners, paddlers and hikers to watch for and report lesser celandine, commonly called fig buttercup, an aggressive invasive plant whose showy yellow flowers are blooming now.
Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria or Ficaria verna) prefers moist forest soils and is often found along forested riverbanks. It invades forests, wetlands and shoreland areas, as well as upland areas and disturbed areas such as lawns. It is poisonous to livestock and humans and infestations of this plant kill off native spring wildflowers in woodlands.
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