Common Bugloss

- Name: Common Bugloss (Anchusa officinalis)
- Introduction: From Eurasia as a contaminant of alfalfa and clover seed
- Infestation: Pastures and rangelands and is a concern to alfalfa production because the succulent leaves and stalks mold the hay once it is baled.
- Available control: Chemical, and mechanical
- Priority of Control: The most effective control of Common Bugloss is prevention. Above all, prevent plants from going to seed.
- Biological Control: There is no known effective biological control for Common Bugloss
- For More Detail: Visit the Washington Noxious Weed Control Board listing for Common Bugloss.