History & Introduction Weeping lovegrass is a warm season perennial bunchgrass first introduced from South Africa into the United States in 1934 for erosion control and livestock feed. It has … Read more
By Melody Cerniglia History & Introduction Lilacs include 30 species of deciduous shrubs and small trees belonging to the Oleaceae, or olive, family. They are native to southeastern Europe and … Read more
History & Introduction Lonicera fragrantissima, or winter honeysuckle, is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. This plant is native to China, and has been an introduced … Read more
LIISMA Tier 5: Monitor History and introduction Likely for its attractive white flowers that bloom in the spring, black jetbead was introduced into the ornamental trade from China, Korea, and … Read more
Butterfly Bush, Orange-eye butterfly bush, summer lilac Buddleja davidii Family: Scrophulariaceae History & Introduction Butterfly bush is native to China. It was sought out as an ornamental plant due to … Read more
Princess Tree, Paulownia Tree, Empress Tree Paulownia tomentosa “A royal pain!” Family: Scrophulariaceae History & Introduction Princess tree is native to Western and Central China where it has been historically … Read more
History & Introduction Yellow archangel (also known as yellow dead nettle or yellow henbit) is Lamiaceae (Mint) family plant native to Europe and has been introduced as a horticultural plant … Read more
Background In the early 1900s, red-eared sliders (RES) were captured, farmed, and sold in dime stores as their small size and cheap price was attractive to prospective pet owners. By … Read more
