Ashley National Forest

Noxious Weeds Program

Hoary Cress

(a.k.a. Cardaria draba or Whitetop)

Distinguishing Features

• Grows 2 to 3 feet tall
• Stems are gray-green and irregularly toothed, lower leaves are stalked and hairy; upper leaves clasp the stem and are usually hairless
• Numerous, small, 4-petaled, white flowers cluster at the plant's top
• Heart-shaped seed pods contain two, small reddish-brown seeds

Crimes Committed

• Choking & the deliberate takeover of native plants
• Stealing lands, homes & food from wildlife
• Corrupting & invading open lands, roadsides & recreation areas
• Costing a bundle for taxpayers to control
• Wreaking havoc & mayhem on innocent, unsuspecting ecosystems

Join the Invasive Weed Patrol

• Help stop the spread of this weedy, seedy, desperado
• Report any sightings to local land managers or rangers
• Remove all weed seeds from clothing, shoes, pets, camping gear & tire treads

Your Reward

• Healthy Ecosystems on Your Public Lands