16Jun, 2025

Weed of the Week: Puncture Vine

by Geoff Ellis

Tribulus terrestris, also called puncture vine or goathead, is the bane of bicycle riders and dog walkers everywhere, producing sharp, 4-pointed seedheads that break off and puncture tires and paw pads. It thrives in sunny, barren areas such as roadsides and dirt trails, where it is perfectly positioned to cause havoc. It starts to germinate […]

02Jun, 2025

Weed of the Week: Myrtle Spurge

by Geoff Ellis

Euphorbia myrsinites, also known as donkey tail, burro tail, or myrtle spurge, is native to southeastern Europe and Asia Minor but was brought to Utah as a drought-tolerant ornamental. Unfortunately, it is a highly invasive weed that spreads quickly and crowds out native vegetation in our foothills and open spaces. The milky sap is toxic […]