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
Slender Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia virgata)
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
Floating Water Primrose (Ludwigia peploides)
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
Christmas Berry (Photinia villosa)
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
Orange candleflower (Arum italicum)
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
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
Post Field Season: Education Outreach Highlights
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
The Artist Lake Ludwigia Chronicles
Abby gets down in the mud to remove ludwigia from the southeast shoreline of Artist Lake. The Ludwigia chronicles at Artist Lake all started back In October 2021, when theTown … Read more
