Invasive Species: Morus alba, White Mulberry
White mulberry is a small, 30 to 50 ft. (9.1 to 15.2 m) tall, deciduous tree that invades disturbed areas throughout the United States. The alternate leaves are polymorphic (variably shaped), 2 to …
Cupaniopsis anacardioides, Carrotwood
Invasive Species: Cupaniopsis anacardioides, Carrotwood
Carrotwood is an invasive evergreen tree that can grow to a height of 35 ft. (10.7 m). The inner bark is orange; hence the common name. The leaves are compound with 4 to 10 …
Casuarina equisetifolia, Australian Pine
Invasive Species: Casuarina equisetifolia, Australian Pine
Australian pine is an invasive deciduous tree that occurs in open coastal habitats including sand beaches, rocky coasts, and sand dunes. Trees can grow to over 100 ft. (30.5 m) in height. The …
Clematis terniflora, Sweet Autumn Virginsbower
Invasive Species: Clematis terniflora, Sweet Autumn Virginsbower
Sweet autumn virginsbower is an invasive climbing, semi-evergreen, ornamental vine. The leaves are opposite, compound (with three to five leaflets), and the margins are entire. Leaflets are each 2 to 3 in. …
Humulus japonicus, Japanese Hop
Invasive Species: Humulus japonicus, Japanese Hop
Japanese hop is an invasive annual, climbing or trailing vine that is native to eastern Asia. This vine has five-lobed leaves (generally), downward pointing prickles on the stem and bracts at the base …
Solanum dulcamara, Bittersweet Nightshade
Invasive Species: Solanum dulcamara, Bittersweet Nightshade
Bittersweet nightshade is an invasive perennial plant native to Eurasia. Plants can reach up to 6.6 ft. (2 m) tall, either erect or clambering. Leaves are petiolate, alternate, three-lobed (upper part of the …
Vinca major, Bigleaf Periwinkle
Invasive Species: Vinca major, Bigleaf Periwinkle
Bigleaf periwinkle is an invasive evergreen to semi-evergreen trailing vine that reaches to over 6.6 ft. (2 m) in length. The stems are stout, somewhat woody, and green. The opposite, glossy leaves are …
Cardaria draba, Hoary Cress
Invasive Species: Cardaria draba, Hoary Cress
Hoary cress, or whitetop, is an invasive perennial forb in the mustard family that can grow up to 2 ft. (0.6 m) tall. The leaves are soft, gray-green, 1.5 to 3 in. (3.7 …
Artemisia absinthium, Absinth Wormwood
Invasive Species: Artemisia absinthium, Absinth Wormwood
Absinth wormwood (absinthium, common wormwood) is an invasive herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 5 ft. (1.5 m) tall. It has many branching stems arising from a woody base. Leaves are …
Arctium minus, Lesser Burdock
Invasive Species: Arctium minus, Lesser Burdock
Lesser burdock is a tall (up to 6 ft. [1.8 m]) invasive biennial forb that occurs throughout the United States. First-year plants form large rosettes. A stout flowering stalk is formed in the …