Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta)
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
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Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea polystachya)
History & Introduction Dioscorea polystachya or cinnamon vine is a species of flowering plant in the yam family. It is a perennial climbing vine, native to East Asia, where it … Read more
Giant Reed (Arundo donax)
History & Introduction Arundo donax is a very tall, perennial grass that forms dense stands on disturbed sites, sand dunes, riparian areas and wetlands. Arundo is native to eastern Asia … Read more
Partner Spotlight: Central Pine Barrens Commission
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
Aquatic ID at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
LIISMA gives a presenation on aquatic plant ID with Quogue staff before heading out to the pond. (l-r) Bill Jacobs, Abby Bezrutscyk, and Melody Penny. Image by Marisa Nelson. At … Read more
Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum spp)
Names: Nodding star of Bethlehem (O. nutans), Common star of Bethlehem (O. umbellatum.)Family: AsparagaceaeLife Form: Bulbous perennial forb History & Introduction These white flowered perennials have been introduced to North … Read more
Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata)
In late November through early December, as most insects and plants head into a period of dormancy, the aptly named winter moth (Operophtera brumata) awakens from the soil. Native to Northern and Central Europe, they have been accidentally introduced several times to eastern North America since the 1930’s, where their larvae have been found defoliating our deciduous trees, preferentially oaks, maples and cherries.
Kashmir Balsam (Impatiens balfourii)
Kashmir Balsam/ Balfour’s touch-me-not (Impatiens balfourii) Family: Balsaminaceae Life form: Herbaceous Perennial History & Introduction Native to the Himalayas, this species of impatiens was first introduced to Southern Europe as … Read more
Invasive Species Spotlight: Perennial Pepperweed Control at West Meadow Beach
By Luke Gervase, Project Ecologist at GEI Consultants, Inc In July 2021, GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) licensed pesticide applicators conducted a site visit at the Town of Brookhaven West Meadow … Read more