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Incised fumewort (Corydalis incisa)

May 24, 2024 by Kassidy Robinson

History & Introduction Corydalis incisa, commonly known as incised fumewort, is an annual or biennial herbaceous spring ephemeral plant in the poppy family native to Asia. It was first detected … Read more

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio Tags plants, terrestrial

Common Reed (Phragmites australis)

April 25, 2024 by Bill Jacobs

  Introduction & History Invasive phragmites (Phragmites australis, P. australis ssp. australis), also known as common reed, is a non-native, perennial wetland grass species that can grow 15 feet or … Read more

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio Tags Aquatic, plants, terrestrial, tier 4

Winter Honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima)

February 27, 2024 by Melody Penny

History & Introduction Lonicera fragrantissima, or winter honeysuckle, is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. This plant is native to China, and has been an introduced … Read more

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio Tags terrestrial, tier 5

Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius)

January 19, 2024 by Melody Penny

History & Introduction Cytisus scoparius or Scotch broom, is a deciduous, leguminous shrub, native to central and western Europe, and northern Africa. It was first introduced to North America on … Read more

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio, Tier 2 Tags plants, terrestrial, tier 2

Holly Osmanthus (Osmanthus heterophyllus)

March 27, 2025December 18, 2023 by Bill Jacobs

Introduction Holly osmanthus (Osmanthus heterophyllus), also known as false holly, olive holly, or olive tea holly, is native to East Asia, particularly China and Japan. The plant is cultivated for … Read more

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio Tags ISS, terrestrial, tier 3

Ravenna Grass (Tripidium ravennae)

November 22, 2023 by Kassidy Robinson

History & Introduction A native of the Mediterranean, Ravenna grass is named after the town of Ravenna, Italy. It was introduced to the U.S. as an ornamental plant, as early … Read more

Categories EDRR, Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio, Tier 2 Tags plants, terrestrial, tier 2

Asiatic Sand Sedge (Carex kobomugi)

December 4, 2023November 20, 2023 by AbbyB

Also known as: sea isle sedge, invasive sand sedge History & Introduction Originally from East Asia, Carex kobomugi was introduced accidentally to the U.S. in the early to mid-1900’s, possibly … Read more

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio Tags plants, terrestrial, tier 3

2023 Season Highlights: LIISMA Early Detection and Rapid Response

November 20, 2023 by Melody Penny

LIISMA has been hard at work with an eventful first year with a newly introduced Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) team. We prioritize our work in two ways: by … Read more

Categories From the Field, News Tags from the field, plants, terrestrial, tier 1, tier 2

Partner Spotlight: Friends of Hempstead Plains

October 31, 2023October 30, 2023 by Bill Jacobs

The Friends of Hempstead Plains at Nassau Community College is committed to safeguarding, conserving, and restoring approximately 24 acres of the globally rare ecological community known as the Hempstead Plains. … Read more

Categories News, Partner Spotlight Tags plants, terrestrial

Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta)

March 27, 2025October 23, 2023 by Melody Penny

History & Introduction In America, the genus Actinidia was extirpated from the continent nearly 80 million years ago due to shifting climates. It was reintroduced in 1877 when Colonel William … Read more

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio, Tier 2 Tags ISS, plants, terrestrial, tier 2
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