Association of
South Dakota County Weed and Pest Boards
Weed
A misplaced plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants. For instance, corn in a soybean field, or sunflower in a wheat field.
Noxious Weed
A weed which the commission has designated as sufficiently detrimental to the state to warrant enforcement of control measures.
State Noxious Weed List
Leafy Spurge. Canada Thistle. Perennial sow thistle. Hoary cress. Purple Loosestrife. Salt Cedar. Absinth wormwood
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