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13 Jan: Burdock

(Lesser Burdock / Arctium minus) Lesser burdock is a biennial plant introduced from Europe and now widespread throughout much of…

13 Jan: Eucalyptus

(Eucalyptus grandis and related species) Eucalyptus species were introduced to the United States for timber, windbreaks, and ornamental use. In…

13 Jan: Gorse

(Ulex europaeus) Gorse is a spiny evergreen shrub introduced from Europe that is invasive in parts of the Pacific Northwest,…

13 Jan: Honeysuckle

(Invasive Bush Honeysuckles / Lonicera spp.) Several non-native honeysuckle species are invasive across much of the United States, including Amur,…

13 Jan: Kudzu

(Pueraria montana var. lobata) Kudzu is a fast-growing perennial vine introduced for erosion control and forage. It is most invasive…