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Cogongrass is taking root in Mississippi, and the invasive species has also been found across parts of the southeastern U.S. Many of the cogongrass “hot spots” are concentrated in south Mississippi, state forestry officials said. Experts say it could spread to the north and west in the future. Photo courtesy CISEH

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Mississippians Warned of Weed Species That Chokes Out Plants

State forestry officials are warning of an invasive weed that chokes out native plants. Cogongrass is among the world’s most invasive weed species, The Sun Herald reported.

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