History & Introduction Previously considered a variety of the North American native Virginia jumpseed, or Persicaria virginiana, Asian jumpseed (Persicaria filiformis) is an introduced perennial herb native to Japan, … Read more
Common names: Cutleaf teasel, Cut-leaved teasel, Family: Dipsacaceae Life form: Biennial forb History & Introduction Cutleaf teasel is native to Europe and temperate parts of Asia. Although no stranger to … Read more
Common names: Japanese chaff flower, chaff flower, Family: Amaranthaceae Life form: Perennial herb History & Introduction Chaff flower was first reported in the United States in 1981, where it … Read more
Common names: Johnson grass, Johnsongrass Family: Poaceae Life form: Perennial grass History & Introduction Johnson grass was originally a Mediterranean grass, native to parts of Europe, Africa, and Turkey … Read more
Common names: Deutzia, Fuzzy Deutzia, Fuzzy Pride-of-Rochester, Godsall Pink Family: Hydrangeaceae Life form: Shrub History & Introduction Originating from Japan and China, members of the Deutzia genus were brought to … Read more
Common Names: Kurinso, Japanese Primrose, Candelabra primrose, Valley Red, Japanese Cowslip, Queen of Primroses Family: Primulaceae Life form: Perennial forb History & Introduction Kurinso derives its name from its native … Read more
History and Introduction Japanese butterbur, or fuki, is a perennial rhizomatous plant in the aster family native to Japan, China, and Korea that grows best in shaded, wet areas. It … Read more
History & Introduction Originally from eastern Asia, Sapphire berry (Symplocos paniculata) was introduced to the United States in 1875 as an ornamental shrub. Avid plant collector Thomas Hogg sent numerous … Read more
History & Introduction Mile-a-minute, also known as Persicaria perfoliata, is a fast-growing, barbed vine from the Buckwheat family that gets its name from its ability to grow up to 6 … Read more
From invasive plant surveying to water chestnut pulls, the field season gets into full swing in June at LIISMA. We started the month with a return to a familiar site: … Read more