Tag: Invasive Species
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You Asked Us – October 2026
Q. To remove English Ivy, do I have to pull out all the roots or I can just cut of at the ground? The best answer is to do both cutting and pulling. In summer or fall, cut the vines above ground for easier removal (from whatever they’re attached to). What is left underground will…
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Lesser Celandine
Invasive Species in Southwestern BC by Laura Black Name: Ficaria verna (formerly Ranunculas ficaria) Common Names: lesser celandine, pilewort, figwort, fig buttercup Family: Ranunculaceae Genus: Ficaria Status in BC: Weed Class B Reported invasions are in limited areas of Southwestern B.C. Native to: Europe, Asia & North Africa Toxic: Humans, livestock Ecology: Pollinated by bees,…
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Could We See Some ID?
There are bee-like flies and fly-like bees. We are taught how to spot the difference. In this case the fly is at the forefront, the bumblebee behind. Bee, Fly or Wasp? excerpt from the TSMG page: Common Bees of the Southern Interior of BCFlies◆ 2 wings◆ Short, thick antennae◆ Ski-goggle eyes◆ Thick waist/chunky body ◆…