The Russians have been warned of thousands of fines for goldenrod in areas where this seemingly harmless plant is considered invasive. This is considered a plant that threatens ecosystems, biodiversity, human health and certain sectors of the economy. The golden rush is especially dangerous because it quickly forms a dense thicket, displacing native plants. One bush is able to produce up to 100,000 seeds with a germination rate of up to 95%, and the roots secrete substances that inhibit the growth of other vegetation. According to the Land Law and the Law for the Protection of the Environment, landowners must protect the area from such plants, Prime Agency writes, quoting a lawyer. If the thicket worsens the quality of the land, the fine for citizens will be up to 50 thousand rubles, for legal entities - up to 700 thousand. Photo: Antonina Markova.

The Russians have been warned of thousands of fines for goldenrod in areas where this seemingly harmless plant is considered invasive. This is considered a plant that threatens ecosystems, biodiversity, human health and certain sectors of the economy. The golden rush is especially dangerous because it quickly forms a dense thicket, displacing native plants. One bush is able to produce up to 100,000 seeds with a germination rate of up to 95%, and the roots secrete substances that inhibit the growth of other vegetation. According to the Land Law and the Law for the Protection of the Environment, landowners must protect the area from such plants, Prime Agency writes, quoting a lawyer. If the thicket worsens the quality of the land, the fine for citizens will be up to 50 thousand rubles, for legal entities - up to 700 thousand. Photo: Antonina Markova.