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
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
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
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
History & Introduction Slender leafy spurge is a species of spurge native to Europe and Asia but is considered invasive in the United States. The plant was introduced in several … Read more
History and Introduction L. peploides is an emergent, aquatic perennial species that is native to South and Central America, parts of North America, and likely, Australia. L. peploides was introduced … 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
By: Abby Bezrutczyk and Melody Penny Education and Outreach is part of the foundation that builds LIISMA. Continued education provides a basis for developing soft skills and knowledge that our … Read more
