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
In late November through early December, as most insects and plants head into a period of dormancy, the aptly named winter moth (Operophtera brumata) awakens from the soil. Native to Northern and Central Europe, they have been accidentally introduced several times to eastern North America since the 1930’s, where their larvae have been found defoliating our deciduous trees, preferentially oaks, maples and cherries.
Kashmir Balsam/ Balfour’s touch-me-not (Impatiens balfourii) Family: Balsaminaceae Life form: Herbaceous Perennial History & Introduction Native to the Himalayas, this species of impatiens was first introduced to Southern Europe as … Read more
By Luke Gervase, Project Ecologist at GEI Consultants, Inc In July 2021, GEI Consultants, Inc. (GEI) licensed pesticide applicators conducted a site visit at the Town of Brookhaven West Meadow … Read more
Small carpet grass, arthraxon, jointhead grass, hairy jointgrass (Arthraxon hispidus)Family: PoaceaeLife Form: Annual grass Tier: 2 History & Introduction Arthraxon hispidus was first documented in the US in the 1870s and … Read more
Family: Plumbaginaceae Habit: Perennial herb Flowering season: July to September Tier 2 – Eradication – High and very high impact species, or potentially so, with low enough abundance to make … Read more
