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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

LIISMA Tier 5: Monitor History and introduction Likely for its attractive white flowers that bloom in the spring, black jetbead was introduced into the ornamental trade from China, Korea, and … Read more

Family: Fabaceae • Life Form: Vine • Tier: 4 History and introduction Kudzu is native to parts of east Asia. While it was brought to the United States in the … Read more

Background Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) also known as tamarisk or smoke tree, is a rapidly growing deciduous shrub native to Eurasia and Asia. It was introduced to North America as an ornamental plant … Read more

Butterfly Bush, Orange-eye butterfly bush, summer lilac Buddleja davidii Family:  Scrophulariaceae History & Introduction  Butterfly bush is native to China. It was sought out as an ornamental plant due to … Read more

Princess Tree, Paulownia Tree, Empress Tree Paulownia tomentosa  “A royal pain!” Family: Scrophulariaceae History & Introduction  Princess tree is native to Western and Central China where it has been historically … Read more

Scientific Names: Wisteria floribunda, Japanese wisteria Wisteria sinensis Chinese wisteria  Common name: Wisteria (referring to both species throughout this fact sheet) Family:  Fabaceae History & Introduction  Japanese and Chinese wisteria … Read more

Names: Nodding star of Bethlehem (O. nutans), Common star of Bethlehem (O. umbellatum.)Family: AsparagaceaeLife Form: Bulbous perennial forb History & Introduction  These white flowered perennials have been introduced to North … Read more