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. ~.. III. Identification and Inventory The Gunnison County Weed Coordinator has identified the following weeds growing in and around the gravel pit: Canada thistle, yellow toadflax, scentless chamomile, oxeye daisy and hoary cress. There is leafy spurge growing south of the gravel pit along the bike path and Highway 135. A. Weed Species and Description Canada thistle, Cirsium arvense, was introduced from Europe. It is a creeping perennial that reproduces by seeds and fleshy, horizontal roots. It is one of the most widespread, and economically damaging noxious weeds in Colorado. Because of its seeding habits, vigorous growth, and extensive underground root system, control or eradication is difficult. Hoary cress, Cardaria draba, is a creeping perennial which reproduces by seed and creeping roots. Hoary cress is one of the earliest perennial weeds to emerge in the spring. Flowers are produced in late April and May. It grows in disturbed areas and is capable of vigorous growth on alkaline soils of western Colorado and the west. Leafy spurge, Euphorbia esula, is a creeping perennial which reproduces by seed and extensive creeping roots. The roots can extend as deep as 30 feet below the soil surface and are extremely wide spreading. Leaves are alternate, narrowly linear with smooth margins, about %4 inch wide, and 1 to 4 inches long. The small yellow-green flowers are enclosed by apair ofyellowish-green, heart-shaped bracts. The plant, including the root, has milky latex that is damaging to eyes and sensitive skin. Oxeye daisy, Chrysantheum leucanthemum, is an erect perennial plant with white ray and yellow disk flowers which bloom from June through August. Oxeye daisy is transplanted as an omamenta] despite its tendency to crowd out more desirable vegetation. Yellow toadflax, Linaria vulgaris, sometimes called butter and eggs, resembles the snapdragon in appearance. It is a perennial reproducing from seed, as well as from underground root stalk. The stems of yellow toadflax are from 8 inches to 2 feet tall and leafy. The leaves are pale green, alternate, narrow, and pointed at both ends. The flowers are bright yellow with deep orange centers. All County andlor State listed noxious weeds found on the property will be controlled and/or eradicated. B. Specific location of infestation(s) on land (Wetland, along ditch, fence line, etc.) Canada thistle, scentless chamomile and yellow toadflax are growing around the perimeter and adjacent lands. The hoary cress is associated with Highway 135. Leafy spurge is growing south of the gravel pit along the bike path and Highway 135.