Wild Chervil Anthriscus sylvestris Home 9 Tag: invasive plants Background Wild chervil is a herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial from the parsley family, introduced to North America from Europe. It was first brought to North America as part of...
Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria Home 9 Tag: Purple Loosestrife Background Purple loosestrife is a wetland plant native to Europe and Asia that was brought to North America the early 19th century. This highly invasive plant was likely introduced when...
Miscanthus Miscanthus spp. Home 9 Tag: invasive plant Background Miscanthus grasses are a perennial plant introduced to North America near the end of the nineteenth century. Native to Japan, China and Korea, these grasses are commonly used as ornamental...
Kudzu Pueraria montana Home 9 Invaders 9 Category: Plants ( Page 2 ) Background Kudzu is a perennial climbing vine native to eastern Asia that was recently found in Leamington, Ontario. The plant was first brought to North America in 1876 to...
Japanese Stiltgrass Microstegium vimineum Home 9 Tag: invasive plants Background Japanese stiltgrass is an annual grass native to temperate climates in southeastern Asia. It was first introduced to North America when it was used as packing material in...
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