Introduction & History Invasive phragmites (Phragmites australis, P. australis ssp. australis), also known as common reed, is a non-native, perennial wetland grass species that can grow 15 feet or … Read more
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
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
Introduction Holly osmanthus (Osmanthus heterophyllus), also known as false holly, olive holly, or olive tea holly, is native to East Asia, particularly China and Japan. The plant is cultivated for … Read more
History & Introduction A native of the Mediterranean, Ravenna grass is named after the town of Ravenna, Italy. It was introduced to the U.S. as an ornamental plant, as early … Read more
Also known as: sea isle sedge, invasive sand sedge History & Introduction Originally from East Asia, Carex kobomugi was introduced accidentally to the U.S. in the early to mid-1900’s, possibly … 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 Ampelopsis glandulosa (synonym Ampelopsis brevipedunculata), commonly known as porcelain-berry, is a deciduous flowering plant species in the grape family (Vitaceae). It is a woody perennial climbing vine, native … 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
