The work of LIISMA is made possible by the support and cooperation of our many partners. LIISMA recognizes the tremendous efforts of our partners to prevent and rapidly respond to … 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
History & Introduction Native to Brazil, this aquatic floating plant was first Introduced to the United States in the 1884 as an ornamental plant for water gardens during the Cotton … Read more
By Bill Jacobs, LIISMA Program Manager In late October, Region 1 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) fisheries staff member Francis McParland discovered an infestation of creeping water … Read more
Family: Hydrocharitaceae Life Form: perennial, submerged, and rooted vascular plant. Tier: 4 History & Introduction There are two kinds of Hydrilla verticillata found throughout the US: a dioecious strain (male … Read more
Family: Brassicaceae Life form: Forb History & Introduction Native to West Asia through Southeastern Europe, perennial pepperweed (PPW) will grow nearly anywhere within its native range including fresh, brackish, and … Read more
