Officials Issue Warning over Rapidly Spreading Threat to Farmland: 'It Seems to Be Taking Grip'

Officials issue warning over rapidly spreading threat to farmland: 'It seems to be taking grip'

Invasive plant species can have far-reaching consequences on an area.  Officials in County Mayo, Ireland, are raising concerns about invasive gunnera, Western People reports.  What's happening? Gunnera tinctoria, sometimes called giant rhubarb for the large leaves that resemble the rhubarb plant, is native to Chile and Argentina, but this plant is outcompeting many of Ireland's native plants. The plant's size and leaves cast shade on other small…

Gardener Warns: 'Be Careful With This One' — Native Plant Can Take Over Without Control - House Digest

Heed the advice of a professional garden coach if you want to ensure that this native plant across the central and eastern U.S. won't take over your garden.