A potentially invasive weed has been showing up in the southwest region of Missouri, and University of Missouri is reminding folks to be on the lookout.
David L. Burton, with University of Missouri Extension Office, shared more about the weed known as spotted knapweed, which is a relative to various thistles. It has been noted as a "noxious weed" in several western and northern states.
Nearly two decades ago, the extension's agriculture specialists began informing the public about spotted knapweed.
“As word got out, more and more areas reported the bad, but very attractive knapweed plant was quite widespread,” said Eldon Cole, a livestock specialist with MU Extension.