While tumbleweeds may be no more than a prop in your favourite Western, they are the primary antagonist in the story of one of the fastest plant invasions in the history of the United States.
It is the Russian thistle, which has already been such a nuisance in the West and within the last few months has shown itself in Ohio for the first time. View Full Article in Timesmachine ...
Herbicides are best applied while the thistle is still a young rosette as it tends to be less susceptible as it becomes reproductive. MCPB can be used on young rosettes, or else 2,4-D or MCPA on older ...
However, there’s a lack of scientific evidence to definitively support the historical use of this plant. The need for additional research is partly due to the complexity of blessed thistle.
It originates from the milk thistle plant, native to Europe and Asia, but now largely grown in the United States. The active constituent in milk thistle, known as Silymarin, is thought to possess ...
Fall: Pollen from weeds is the main concern in the fall months. Many people are allergic to the pollen in ragweed, tumbleweed, pigweed, sagebrush, Russian thistle and other plants. Winter: Most people ...