This Plant Stinks in More Ways than One

Posted Apr 09, 2021

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Pima County and the Regional Flood Control District (District)  warns the public about the spread of a noxious and invasive weed species taking root in the community. Mishandling this plant can cause severe breathing problems that may require hospitalization.

Careful handling of this toxic invasive is important.  It is blooming now in Pima county urban and wild areas.  Pima county has issued advice on how to eradicate it, report it, and avoid it’s spread.