Natural History Wanderings

LAist reports

The so-called “superbloom” of California poppies may not be happening this year, but no doubt you’ve been seeing many majestic hillsides covered in yellow wildflowers all over SoCal.

They’re called black mustard. These spindly plants with small, sparse clumps of flowers can easily shoot up to over 6 feet tall in a single year and spread as wide as the eyes can see. While they are a sight to behold, the plants cause tremendous harm by edging out native plants and are ready fuel for wildfire

Read more at Those Yellow Wildflowers You See Everywhere Are Bad For The Environment — But They’re Here To Stay | LAist