CIPC - Priority Invasive Plants

There are a number of invasive plant species in Coastal BC.
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Gorse

Gorse (Ulex europaeus) is a spiny evergreen shrub with bright yellow pea-like flowers, resembling Scotch broom.

It grows on open clearings, coastal bluffs, logged areas, and roadsides. It is most common on southern Vancouver Island near Victoria, but also occurs on a number of Gulf Islands. Gorse out competes native vegetation, reduces access for recreation, increases fire hazard, reduces pasture growth and has the potential to impair forest regeneration in logged areas.

Gorse expands rapidly in its first 15 years and may live up to 45 years. Seeds may be dispersed by wildlife, water and machinery. Gorse can be controlled by hand-pulling young plants and cutting down mature shrubs. Care should be taken to minimize soil disturbance as dormant seeds may start germinating once exposed to light.

Additional Information:
www.weedsbc.ca/weed_desc/gorse.html ...

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