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Wavyleaf Basketgrass
Wavyleaf basketgrass is a perennial grass with a distinctly hairy stem and leaf sheath. Its seeds grow in 3-5 pairs of spikelets with long awns (pointed tips) that produce a sticky substance to aid in dispersal.
Scotch Broom
Scotch broom is a shrub with small, pea-like yellow flowers that bloom from late May to June. It grows up to 10 feet tall and its green branches are sharply angled with five ridges.
Porcelain Berry
Porcelain berry is a perennial, deciduous vine that can grow up to 20 feet long. It produces small greenish-yellow flowers that develop into hard berries in various shades that mature to a bright blue.
Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternfly has been found in western New York, in the Buffalo area. The Department of Agriculture and Markets is asking for the public’s assistance by reporting sightings.
Rusty Crayfish
The rusty crayfish has a dark brown body, distinguishable by dark, rusty spots on either side of the carapace. Rusty crayfish are opportunistic feeders. They are a very aggressive species that often displace native crayfish