Hieracium aurantiacum Scorecard

Species:  Hieracium aurantiacum

Common Name:  orange hawkweed

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Results

Impact Total:15 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:14 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:Medium

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateSpread by roots and seeds4
Spread AmountCould exist in multiple ecotypes3
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalCan form monocultures.4
AgriculturalReduction in forage 3
Infrastructure1
Cultural2
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
EcologicalPollinator habitat1
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
HealthLimited herbal uses1
Total15

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
Detection3
ControlDifficult to kill root, hairy leaves2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryB-rated pest. Noxious in other states3
Control3
OutreachSome extension materials from other states. 3
Total14

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