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Emma Diaz

Cutleaf Teasel (Dipsacus laciniatus)

October 15, 2025 by Emma Diaz

Common names: Cutleaf teasel, Cut-leaved teasel,  Family: Dipsacaceae Life form: Biennial forb History & Introduction Cutleaf teasel is native to Europe and temperate parts of Asia. Although no stranger to … Read more

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

Johnson Grass (Sorghum halepense)

August 27, 2025August 20, 2025 by Emma Diaz

Common names: Johnson grass, Johnsongrass Family: Poaceae Life form: Perennial grass   History & Introduction Johnson grass was originally a Mediterranean grass, native to parts of Europe, Africa, and Turkey … Read more

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

Deutzia (Deutzia crenata & scabra)

July 11, 2025 by Emma Diaz

Common names: Deutzia, Fuzzy Deutzia, Fuzzy Pride-of-Rochester, Godsall Pink Family: Hydrangeaceae Life form: Shrub History & Introduction Originating from Japan and China, members of the Deutzia genus were brought to … Read more

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio Tags terrestrial, tier 3

Kurinso, Japanese Primrose (Primula japonica)

June 22, 2025 by Emma Diaz

Common Names: Kurinso, Japanese Primrose, Candelabra primrose, Valley Red, Japanese Cowslip, Queen of Primroses Family: Primulaceae Life form: Perennial forb History & Introduction Kurinso derives its name from its native … Read more

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

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