Tree-of-heaven Ailanthus altissima What is Ontario Doing? To prevent the further spread and introduction of this unwanted invader into the province, Ontario has regulated tree-of-heaven as restricted under the Invasive Species Act, 2015. Background Native...
Winged Euonymus Euonymus alatus Home 9 Tag: invasive plants Background Winged euonymus is a deciduous shrub introduced to North America as a horticultural species from northeastern Asia. Since its introduction to North America in the 1860’s it has been...
Wild Parsnip Pastinaca sativa Home 9 Tag: invasive plants Background Wild parsnip is an invasive plant native to Europe and Asia. It was likely brought to North America by European settlers, who grew it for its edible root. Since its introduction, wild...
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...
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