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Flowering rush
Butomus umbellatus Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) is an invasive plant of riparian areas. It is a native of Africa, Asia and Eurasia and was first detected in Laprairie on the St. Lawrence River in 1905. This plant was brought to the US intentionally as a garden species. It is difficult to control and should not be used in the garden to prevent further spread.
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News
07/19/2019 - Invasive flowering rush confirmed in Grants Lake
06/20/2019 - Pend Oreille nets weed control grant
03/20/2018 - Western States, Wyoming Wage War On Invasive Species
06/23/2015 - Efforts expand to control invasive plants
08/20/2014 - Invasive Weed Located in Gem Lake