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Cinnamon Vine (Dioscorea polystachya)

March 27, 2025August 16, 2023 by Melody Penny

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

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio, Tier 2 Tags ISS, plants, terrestrial, tier 2

Giant Reed (Arundo donax) 

November 10, 2023July 28, 2023 by Melody Penny

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

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio, Tier 2 Tags plants, terrestrial, tier 2
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