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Wild Chervil

Wild Chervil

Wild Chervil Anthriscus sylvestris  Home 9 Category: Invaders ( Page 3 ) 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...
Purple Loosestrife

Purple Loosestrife

Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria  Home 9 Category: Invaders ( Page 3 ) 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...
Miscanthus

Miscanthus

Miscanthus Miscanthus spp.  Home 9 Category: Invaders ( Page 3 ) 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...
Kudzu

Kudzu

Kudzu Pueraria montana  Home 9 Tag: Kudzu 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 landscape a garden at the United States...
Japanese Stiltgrass

Japanese Stiltgrass

Japanese Stiltgrass Microstegium vimineum  Home 9 Invaders 9 Category: Plants ( Page 2 ) 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...