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| Flowering rush (butomus umbellatus) was recently found in Grand Junction in a tributary to the Colorado River. Keep your eyes out for this incredibly noxious weed, and report any sightings. |
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| Flowering Rush can grow as an emerging plant in shallow water. |
This aquatic species resembles a large sedge and can grow as an emerging plant in shallow water or a suspended plant. It has showy flowers which grow in a round cluster that resembles an umbrella.
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| Flowering Rush is an aquatic species that resembles a large sedge. |
Mesa County Noxious Weed and Pest Management asks for your help identifying populations of Flowering Rush which may exist undetected. If you believe you may have seen this plant, please contact us at 970-255-7121 or weed.pest@mesacounty.us.
Noxious Weed Management strives to reduce the quantity and occurrence of noxious weeds while reducing the negative impact on native plants, agricultural lands, and public corridors in Mesa County.