Notes From The Field, October 2024
As LIISMA approaches the end of our field season, the breezy October days have been just what we needed to cool down after a very hot and busy summer! As … Read more
Melody Penny
Water lettuce (Pistia stratoites)
History & Introduction Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is an invasive freshwater species known for its ability to create dense surface mats in aquatic ecosystems. This plant poses significant threats to … Read more
Mile-a-Minute (Persicaria perfoliata)
History & Introduction Mile-a-minute, also known as Persicaria perfoliata, is a fast-growing, barbed vine from the Buckwheat family that gets its name from its ability to grow up to 6 … Read more
Fieldwork in Focus, July 2024
The LIISMA team has been hard at work this month with many upcoming projects underway, many of which are still in development, but stay tuned! One of LIISMA’s field highlights … Read more
Invasive Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata)
By Melody Cerniglia History & Introduction Lilacs include 30 species of deciduous shrubs and small trees belonging to the Oleaceae, or olive, family. They are native to southeastern Europe and … Read more
Fieldwork in Focus, May 2024
By Melody Cerniglia On May 6, 2024, the LIISMA team of Melody Cerniglia (EDRR Manager), Abby Marino (CA Manager), and Kassidy Robinson (EO Manager) set out on the first trip … Read more
2024 Resilient Long Island Symposium in Review
By: Melody Cerniglia, LIISMA Early Detection and Rapid Response Manager On March 7-9, 2024, the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) and Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) … Read more
Winter Honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima)
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
Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius)
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
2023 Season Highlights: LIISMA Early Detection and Rapid Response
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
