What is a Weed

Generally, the term weed is used to describe any plant that is unwanted and grows or spreads aggressively. The term exotic weed describes an invasive unwanted non-native plant. Terms such as invasive weed or noxious weed are used somewhat interchangeably to refer to weeds that infest large areas or cause economic and ecological damage to an area.

The term "noxious" weed has legal ramifications in Indiana, Hancock County the official list of noxious weeds are as follows…

Canada thistle
Johnson grass
sorghum alumun
bur cucumber
shattercane

Johnson Grass Mature

Shattercane

Canada Thistle