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Oak Decline
Written by D.J. Moorehead and G.K. Douce for Forest Encyclopedia Network
Causal Agents
Oak decline is the name given to a slow-acting disease complex stemming from interactions between biotic and abiotic stressors of oaks (Quercus spp.). Abiotic factors …
Sudden Oak Death in the Eastern United States
Adapted from: D.J. Moorhead and G.K. Douce for Forest Encyclopedia Network
Sudden oak death, caused by the pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, is a potentially devastating disease. P. ramorum has been found in nurseries in California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia,
Purple Loosestrife-Lythrum salicaria
Oriental Bittersweet-Celastrus orbiculatus
Kudzu-Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr.
Adapted from: D.J. Moorhead and G.K. Douce for Forest Encyclopedia Network
Kudzu is a climbing deciduous vine capable of reach lengths of …
Mimosa – Albizia julibrissin
Written by D.J. Moorhead and G.K. Douce for Forest Encyclopedia Network
A mimosa infestation favors disturbed sites, where they can grow quickly and prevent native plant establishment.
Mimosa, also known as silk tree, is a small deciduous …
Aegopodium podagraria, Bishops Goutweed
Invasive Species: Aegopodium podagraria, Bishops Goutweed
Bishops goutweed is an invasive creeping perennial that can grow to 3 ft. (1 m) tall. The compound leaves are alternate and have sheathing bases. The leaves at the top of the stem …
Acroptilon repens, Russian Knapweed
Invasive Species: Acroptilon repens, Russian Knapweed
Russian knapweed is an invasive perennial forb that can grow to 3 ft. (1 m) in height. Stems originate from a basal rosette of leaves. The rosette leaves can be unlobed to very …