Invasive Species: Dioscorea bulbifera, Air Potato
Air potato is an invasive herbaceous, twining vine that can grow to lengths exceeding 60 ft. (18 m). It invades open areas in the subtropical Southeastern United States. The leaves are alternate, 8 …
Paederia foetida, Skunk Vine
Invasive Species: Paederia foetida, Skunk Vine
Skunk vine is an invasive perennial climbing or trailing vine that can grow to 30 ft. (9.1 m) long. Plants originate from a woody rootstock and can invade natural and disturbed areas of …
Miscanthus sinensis, Chinese Silvergrass
Invasive Species: Miscanthus sinensis, Chinese Silvergrass
Chinese silvergrass is a densely bunched grass that grows up to 12 ft. (3.7 m) tall and invades roadsides, forest edges, old fields, and other disturbed areas throughout the United States. The leaves …
Imperata cylindrica, Cogongrass
Invasive Species: Imperata cylindrica, Cogongrass
Cogongrass is an aggressively invasive, colony-forming perennial grass that can grow to 6 ft. (1.8 m) tall. Leaves have off-center, whitish midribs and finely serrated margins. Leaves are up to 6 ft. (1.8 m) …
Printed Public Outreach Materials on Invasive Species
The documents found here are intended to be used for personal information, educational materials or public outreach to help increase knowledge on invasive species. The documents listed here may be used free of charge for these purposes (unless otherwise noted). …
Books and Booklets on Invasive Species
The books and booklets found here are intended to be used for personal information, educational materials or public outreach to help increase knowledge on invasive species. They may be used free of charge for these purposes (unless otherwise noted). Some …
Videos, Power Points and DVDs About Invasive Species
These educational and public outreach videos, power points and DVDs are intended to be used for educational purposes. They may be used for your own personal information, as part of a class or for training. Videos, power points and cds …
What is the difference between invasive, exotic, and non-native species?
Exotic and non-native basically mean the same thing. An organism is considered non-native or exotic if it is found in an ecosystem where it did not evolve. A large percentage of the food we produce in this country comes from …
Aralia elata, Japanese Angelica Tree
Invasive Species: Aralia elata, Japanese Angelica Tree
This invasive plant is an upright deciduous shrub or tree in the Araliaceae family that reaches a height of 20 to 40 feet and a width of 15 to 30 feet, with …
Spiraea japonica, Japanese Spirea
Invasive Species: Spiraea japonica, Japanese Spirea
Japanese spirea is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 6 ft (1.8 m) tall and invades a variety of habitats throughout the Eastern United States. The alternate leaves are oval to …