Throughout Minnesota's forests, the invasive shrub common buckthorn poses serious threats to forest health and ecosystem function. That fast-spreading invader crowds out native plants and can quickly take over woodland spaces, making it a top target for land managers and restoration crews across the state.
Native plants fight against buckthorn
Wildrye is a plant used to suppress buckthorn throughout much of Minnesota.
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