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Is this an invasive? #873198
Asked June 15, 2024, 9:07 AM EDT
Rutland County Vermont
Expert Response
Hello Richard,
It appears to be Spreading Dogbane. It spreads through underground rhizomes and is often considered a fast spreading groundcover type of plant. It is not an invasive but it does spread and take over, and quickly. It is a toxic plant to humans, dogs, livestock, and other animals. It is a native to North America and is an important food source for many insects, especially Monarch butterflies.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/apocynum_androsaemifolium.shtml
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/apocynum-androsaemifolium/
I hope this helps!
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Best to you,