About This Site

Flora of Laurel Park documents the native and invasive plants of Laurel Park, North Carolina, with practical guidance on identifying and managing invasive plants.

It is written and maintained by John McGregor, a Laurel Park resident whose doctoral research focused on crop–weed interference and weed ecology. He subsequently spent some forty years in integrated weed-management research, including conventional, biological, and natural-product strategies, as well as work within the regulatory framework that guides their use. He chairs the Town’s Native Plant Stewardship Committee.

Identification follows the Flora of the Southeastern United States, and management information draws on North Carolina Cooperative Extension, the North Carolina Invasive Plant Council, and other state and federal agency sources, linked where used.

This is a personal site, not an official position of the Town of Laurel Park or any of its boards.

No specific product is recommended; anyone using a pesticide is responsible for following the product label.