Torilis Species, Field Hedge Parsley, Spreading Hedgeparsley, Tall Sock-Destroyer

Annoying plant that spreads and spreads. I have heard it called Spreading Hedge Parsley, Beggar's Lice, Sticky Tights. I have a huge com...Read Morepost pile of it that I pulled before seeds formed. All I can say is YUCK, BUT it is not a considered a biological threat even though it is a non native and annoying plant. Butterfly, beetles and native bees like it and it never forms a monoculture or out competes natives. It might stick to your socks but it plays friendly with the other plants and critters. I am just tired of combing it out of my animals hair.

This plant is a serious invasive across the United States. Due to its sticky seeds it is spread easily by people and pets (especially dog...Read Mores). It then moves into natural areas and out competes native vegetation. If you insist on planting this species in your gardens make sure to remove the seeds and destroy them so that you do not contribute to the spread of this species.

INCREDIBLY AGGRAVATING plant when it goes to seed! If you brush against it, even slightly, the seeds will stick to your clothing. If it...Read More's socks, forget trying to get them out ~ just throw them away or you'll risk insanity trying to pick all the nasty little buggers off! I once had to shave a dog bare when he went gallavanting through a large patch of them.

The plant has a rather attractive flower, but there are so many others so similar that I wouldn't bother with this one.