Invasive Plants

Explore plants of other plant communities

Introduction

Invasive plant species are introduced species that live beyond their normal range and that have characteristics that are detrimental to their new location. These troublesome plants are adaptable, aggressive, have a high reproductive capacity, and generally lack natural enemies in their new location. These characteristics lead to outbreaks in which the invasive plant species may degrade or eliminate habitat for native species, both plant and animal.

Following are selected species of concern within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Invasive Plant Species
Black Locust Canada Thistle Common Buckthorn Exotic Bush Honeysuckle Garlic Mustard	Purple Loosestrife Reed Canary Grass Siberian Elm Smooth Brome Grass Spotted Knapweed