Japanese Butterbur (Petasites japonicus)
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
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Sapphire Berry (Symplocos paniculata)
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
Tea Viburnum (Viburnum setigerum)
Introduction A short time ago, in a small area of Long Island pine barrens that was thinned to control the southern pine beetle, native plants thrived and began to fill … Read more
Holly Osmanthus (Osmanthus heterophyllus)
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
Asiatic Sand Sedge (Carex kobomugi)
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
Slender Leafy Spurge (Euphorbia virgata)
History & Introduction Slender leafy spurge is a species of spurge native to Europe and Asia but is considered invasive in the United States. The plant was introduced in several … Read more
Notes From the Field, May 2023
By Abby Bezrutczyk With the weather warming up in May, floating water primrose (Ludwigia peploides) has started to emerge in some important places. The LIISMA team was glad to have … Read more
Floating Water Primrose (Ludwigia peploides)
History and Introduction L. peploides is an emergent, aquatic perennial species that is native to South and Central America, parts of North America, and likely, Australia. L. peploides was introduced … Read more
Juliana’s Barberry (Berberis julianae)
History & Introduction Berberis julianae, commonly known as wintergreen barberry or Juliana’s barberry, is native to Central China. It was introduced into cultivation in the United Kingdom in 1900, and … Read more
Christmas Berry (Photinia villosa)
History & Introduction Introduced from its native Korea, Japan and China in the 1860’s, Photinia villosa has been a popular ornamental shrub for over a century. It is now naturalized … Read more
