State designated noxious weed; grows up to 20 ft.; white to pink flowers April to September; leaves are green scales, similar to a juniper.

Various locations in Nebraska; occurs along the Platte River, and in the southern and western parts of the state.

Pulls heavy amounts of water from the soil with long taproot; competes with native vegetation; pulls salt from the water and deposits it on soil; standing vegetation can increase risk of fire. dense roots and rhizomes spread out and slow river flow, which increases deposition.