Identifiable by its small pink-purple flowers and lobed leaves, the North African Knapweed is usually found in grasslands and disperses its seeds by wind. Flowering from April to December, this invasive species can degrade habitat for wildlife, exacerbate wildfire risks, and reduce overall biodiversity of Orange County’s native wildlands.
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