Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna), sometimes known as fig buttercup, is a short, perennial plant that is spreading in the Midwest. It has shiny, dark green, heart-shaped leaves and small, bright yellow flowers. Natural resource professionals are asking for your help to prevent the spread of this invasive plant and protect our landscapes.
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Author: Scott Hershberger
Southern Wisconsin Woodland Stewards Urged to Check for Invasive Stiltgrass
Update 9/3/2025: We have received a confirmed report of a stiltgrass infestation in Middleton (Dane County). The infestations in Walworth and Dane Counties are small, so the fact that they were detected early will make it much easier to treat them. The infestation in Grant County is about 5 acres, a more difficult but still […]