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List of invasive plant species in Connecticut

Scientists at the University of Connecticut together with principals at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) have identified numerous plant species that pose a threat to habitats, human health and economy. The list below is a partial inventory of non-native species that are considered to be an existing threat or potential threat.[1][2][3][4]

Terrestrial Plant Threats

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Picture Scientific Name Common Name
 
 Acer platanoides Norway maple
 
 Ailanthus altissima tree of heaven
 
 Alliaria petiolata garlic mustard
 
 Ampelopsis glandulosa porcelain berry
 
 Aralia elata Japanese angelica tree
 
 Berberis thunbergii Japanese barberry
 
 Celastrus orbiculatus Oriental bittersweet
 
 Centaurea maculosa spotted knapweed
 
 Cirsium arvense Canada thistle
 
 Egeria densa large-flowered waterweed
 
 Euonymus alatus winged spindle, burning bush
 
 Euphorbia esula green spurge
  Ligustrum vulgare European privet
 
 Lonicera maackii Amur honeysuckle
 
 Lythrum salicaria purple loosestrife
 
 Microstegium vimineum Japanese stiltgrass
 
 Miscanthus sinensis maiden silvergrass
 
 Ranunculus ficaria lesser celandine
 
 Reynoutria japonica Asian knotweed
 
 Rhodotypos scandens jetbead
 
 Rosa multiflora multiflora rose
 
 Rubus phoenicolasius Japanese wineberry

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Invasive Plant List". University of Connecticut. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "Connecticut Invasive Plant List". Invasive.org. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  3. ^ "Invasive Plants Common in Connecticut" (PDF). Connecticut Forest and Park Association. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
  4. ^ "Invasive Species". The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Retrieved October 14, 2019.
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