was observed four times in late August and early September 2026, with the most recent sighting on September 13 near Rockaway Beach.1 This European shrub is an introduced invasive species established in the Pacific Northwest, flowering when it produces small yellow flowers that seed prolifically along disturbed beaches and dunes.1
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