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Invasive Species Profiles

The profiles listed below provide basic information about each species. Readers are encouraged to follow the links (Further Reading) to access detailed information about the biology and management of particular invasive species.

Growth Form Scientific Name Common Name Life History
Aquatic Plants Hydrilla verticillata hydrilla perennial
Forbs Alliaria petiolata garlic mustard biennial
Forbs Butomus umbellatus flowering rush perennial
Forbs Lythrum salicaria purple loosestrife perennial
Forbs Polygonum cuspidatum Japanese knotweed perennial
Forbs Ranunculus ficaria lesser celandine perennial
Forbs Typha angustifolia, T. x glauca narrow leaf & hybrid cattail perennial
Grasses Microstegium vimineum Japanese stiltgrass annual
Grasses Phalaris aundinacea reed canarygrass perennial
Grasses Phragmites australis ssp. australis phragmites, common reed perennial
Shrubs Berberis thunbergii Japanese barberry perennial
Shrubs Frangula alnus glossy buckthorn perennial
Shrubs Ligustrum vulgare European privet perennial
Shrubs Lonicera maackii, L. morrowii, L. tatarica, L. x bella Asian bush honeysuckles (Amur, Morrow’s, Tartarian, Bell’s) perennial
Shrubs Rosa multiflora multiflora rose perennial
Trees Ailanthus altissima tree of heaven perennial
Vines Cynanchum louiseae black swallow-wort perennial
Vines Humulus japonicus Japanese hop annual
Vines Lonicera japonica Japanese honeysuckle perennial