Invasive Species: Colocasia esculenta, Coco Yam
Coco yam is an invasive perennial forb that originates from a large corm and can grow to 4 ft. (1.5 m) in height. Leaves, supported by petioles that are 3 ft. (1 m) …
Salvinia molesta, Giant Salvinia
Invasive Species: Salvinia molesta, Giant Salvinia
Giant salvinia is an aquatic fern with floating leaves that are 0.5 to 1.5 in. (2.5 to 3.8 cm) long and oblong and vary in color from green to gold to brown. The …
Spartina alterniflora, Smooth Cordgrass
Invasive Species: Spartina alterniflora, Smooth Cordgrass
Smooth cordgrass is a perennial grass that is native to the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of North America but is invasive along the Pacific Coast. Hollow stems grow from 2 to 4 ft …
Python molurus ssp. bivittatus, Burmese Python
Invasive Species: Python molurus ssp. bivittatus, Burmese Python
The Burmese python, one of the largest snake species in the world, has been reported as invading the Everglades since the 1980s. It is a large predator that has a significant …
Aquatic (Water-Dwelling) Invasive Species
Aquatic (water-dwelling) invasive species are non-native plants, animals, and other organisms that have evolved to live primarily in water (aquatic habitats) rather than on land (terrestrial habitats). Aquatic habitats are habitats that are covered with water all or part of …