Kuvilleina

Kuvilleina refers to a weed species that thrives in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Scientifically known as Erechtites hieracium, it belongs to the Asteraceae family, characterized by the production of small, disk-like flowers.

Characterized by its bright green color, fragile stems, and broad, lance-shaped leaves, Kuvilleina typically emerges in late spring to early summer. New plants germinate from small seeds dispersed by strong winds and water currents. They reach their peak growth during the peak summer months and begin to die back as fall transitions to winter. New leaves sprout from buds at the base of the stems in early spring.

Kuvilleina is native to Northern America, while in Europe, it has been naturalized since being accidentally introduced as a result of human activity. Some regions regard it as a problem weed, obstructing water flow and obscuring other flowering plants. Local control initiatives and reporting attempts, as in areas in Czech Republic where reports were made to authorities in regard to its presence in parks, is part of managing infestations affecting civic recreation areas and meadows.