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) …
Dioscorea bulbifera, Air Potato
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) …
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 …
Poncirus trifoliata, Trifoliate Orange
Invasive Species: Poncirus trifoliata, Trifoliate Orange
Trifoliate orange is an invasive deciduous shrub or small tree that grows from 8 to 30 ft (2.4 to 9.1 m) in height. The leaves are alternate, compound (trifoliate), and up to 2 …
Paulownia tomentosa, Princess Tree
Invasive Species: Paulownia tomentosa, Princess Tree
Princess tree is an invasive deciduous tree that grows to 60 ft (18.3 m) in height and 2 ft (0.6 m) in diameter. Leaves are opposite, 6 to 12 in. (15.2 to 30.5 …
Broussonetia papyrifera, Paper Mulberry
Invasive Species: Broussonetia papyrifera, Paper Mulberry
Paper mulberry is a fast-growing deciduous tree that can reach 50 ft (15.2 m) in height and invades disturbed areas throughout the Eastern United States. The tree crown is broad and rounded, with …