Common nipplewort is native across Europe, western Asia, typically growing in low-lying valleys and maritime habitats. It has been introduced across North America and in Greenland, Australia, and some South American countries. In many of those countries, it is considered invasive.

Common nipplewort originates from Europe, but is now found globally. Belonging to the daisy family, it's often seen as a weed due to its ability to spread rapidly and grow in diverse environments, thus outcompeting native plants. This is mainly because of its prolific seeding capacity. Producing numerous yellow flowers that each hold up to 400 seeds, it has the potential to generate thousands of offspring in a single growing season. Its resilience and adaptability are the main factors that make this plant harmful, particularly to gardens where it can choke out flowers and vegetables. Common nipplewort's principal mode of spreading is through its seeds, which can be dispersed by wind or water, and by humans and animals that inadvertently aid in their distribution. These qualities make common nipplewort a tenacious and intrusive weed that is difficult to control once established.

The best season to remove common nipplewort is during the late spring and early summer, before it starts flowering and seeds have not formed yet. To keep this weed under control, you can use natural and organic methods. Here are some of them: