LIISMA is fortunate to be housed at the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, where ecological stewardship is a top priority on the 212-acre property. Lately, projects underway to remove tree … Read more
The LIISMA team (Bill Jacobs, Abby Bezrutczyk, Melody Penny, and Kassidy Robinson) is happy to report that our 2023 field season is underway. We have a variety of priority conservation … Read more
History & Introduction Berberis julianae, commonly known as wintergreen barberry or Juliana’s barberry, is native to Central China. It was introduced into cultivation in the United Kingdom in 1900, and … Read more
History & Introduction Introduced from its native Korea, Japan and China in the 1860’s, Photinia villosa has been a popular ornamental shrub for over a century. It is now naturalized … Read more
History & Introduction Orange candleflower (Arum italicum) is a herbaceous perennial, a member of the Araceae family, and a native of Asia, Europe, and North Africa. It has been introduced … Read more
The work of LIISMA is made possible by the support and cooperation of our many partners. LIISMA recognizes the tremendous efforts of our partners to prevent and rapidly respond to … Read more
LIISMA Tier 5: Monitor History and introduction Likely for its attractive white flowers that bloom in the spring, black jetbead was introduced into the ornamental trade from China, Korea, and … Read more
Family: Fabaceae • Life Form: Vine • Tier: 4 History and introduction Kudzu is native to parts of east Asia. While it was brought to the United States in the … Read more
Background Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) also known as tamarisk or smoke tree, is a rapidly growing deciduous shrub native to Eurasia and Asia. It was introduced to North America as an ornamental plant … Read more
The LIISMA team island hops to monitor for invasive species! To most Long Islanders, the seven mile-long Fishers Island may seem like a remote, untouched location. It sits at the … Read more