Glossy buckthorn is a shrub that was introduced to Nova Scotia by European settlers. It grows aggressively, outcompeting native plants. Buckthorn berries are appealing to birds, who help spread the plant's seeds. Glossy buckthorn has been found even in Kejimkujik's deep backcountry.
This Invasive Species Awareness Week, become a citizen scientist! If you observe invasive species like glossy buckthorn, chain pickerel or giant hogweed, record the observation on iNaturalist or on the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council website:
https://nsinvasives.ca/report-an-invasive-species/
📷: Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council
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**** Via Kejimkujik National Park
Do you recognize this invasive plant?
Glossy buckthorn is a shrub that was introduced to Nova Scotia by European settlers. It grows aggressively, outcompeting native plants. Buckthorn berries are appealing to birds, who help spread the plant's seeds. Glossy buckthorn has been found even in Kejimkujik's deep backcountry.
This Invasive Species Awareness Week, become a citizen scientist! If you observe invasive species like glossy buckthorn, chain pickerel or giant hogweed, record the observation on iNaturalist or on the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council website:
https://nsinvasives.ca/report-an-invasive-species/
📷: Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council
Glossy buckthorn is a shrub that was introduced to Nova Scotia by European settlers. It grows aggressively, outcompeting native plants. Buckthorn berries are appealing to birds, who help spread the plant's seeds. Glossy buckthorn has been found even in Kejimkujik's deep backcountry.
This Invasive Species Awareness Week, become a citizen scientist! If you observe invasive species like glossy buckthorn, chain pickerel or giant hogweed, record the observation on iNaturalist or on the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council website:
https://nsinvasives.ca/report-an-invasive-species/
📷: Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council
