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Floating Primrose Willow
Floating primrose willow is an aquatic perennial species that floats on water or sprawls along mud in wet environments. It is one of WNY PRISM’s approaching region priority species. Keep a lookout!
Parrot Feather Watermilfoil
Parrot feather is an aquatic perennial species named for its bright green, feather-like appearance.
Oak Wilt
Oak wilt is caused by a fungus that blocks nutrient and water flow through oak trees, killing them from the top down.
Policemen’s Helmet, Himalayan Balsam
Policemen’s helmet is an annual herb that produces irregularly shaped, pink to purple colored flowers. Similar to other ‘touch-me-not’ species, this plant produces fruit that bursts at maturity when disturbed.
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.