Kochia


	Bassia scoparia
	Family Name:	Chenopodiaceae
	Class:	B
	Other Names:	burning bush, Mexican firebrush, mock cypress
	Why is it a noxious weed?	In areas where kochia is widespread, it is considered a serious pest of late-maturing crops. Kochia is an effective competitor for light, nutrients, and soil moisture, and can reduce crop yield.

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