Title: Oxford Ragwort | Credit: Alex Cagan / Genome Research Limited

Oxford Ragwort

Alex Cagan | Drawing | Curious Nature

The yellow heads of Oxford ragwort are a familiar sight from train windows. The introduction of the railways in the 19th century helped the plant to spread. It is a hardy plant that seems to be able to grow well in many locations. How has this nonnative species become so established? Studying its genome will help researchers to understand how invasive species can succeed in new habitats.