Invasive Plant Is Spreading Rapidly Throughout Midwest, Officials Turn to Residents for Help

Invasive plant is spreading rapidly throughout Midwest, officials turn to residents for help

A rapidly spreading invasive plant is causing significant issues for ecosystems of the Upper Midwest, prompting natural resource managers to encourage hikers and gardeners to help remove it from public lands. What's happening? The Faribault Daily News reported earlier this month on how lesser celandine — or fig buttercup — is rapidly taking over in areas of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The concern is that, without dedicated measures, the …

Michigan DNR asking public to help track invasive lesser celandine threatening native flora

Lesser celandine, a small but destructive plant quietly spreading across Michigan’s forests and riverbanks, is a “watch list” species in Michigan, meaning its distribution in the state is still limited. […]