Definitions
from another country, not necessarily a problem
(example – Formosan azalea, crape myrtle, holly)
Exotic
A tree characterized by its early spring white flowers with a very distinctive smell.
Bradford Pear
This mammal is known for its ability to clear invasive species.
Goat
This type of flying animal is often the main distributor of seeds from invasive species
Birds
The part of the plant responsible for photosynthesis.
Leaf/Chlorophyll
A community of living organisms
Ecosystem
Sweet smelling yellow and white trumpet flowers grace us with their just as sweet nectar in mid-summer.
Honey Suckle
These chemicals are an agricultural 'cide' that controls plants.
Herbicides
Humans are often responsible for invasives due to them growing in their what?
Landscape/Garden
The part of the plant that gives anchors it in place.
Roots/Root System
The variety of organisms living in area
Biodiversity
A member of the rose family, this shrubby vine is covered in white flowers in late spring. You can use the hips for tea making - keeping the birds from spreading the seed inside.
Multiflora Rose
This control is often used on trees, removing the bark to allow the herbicide to enter the vascular system of the plant.
Hack and Squirt
This type of plant moves by producing one long stem until it reaches something to climb.
Vine
The part of the plant that allows the plant to reproduce.
Flower/Pollen
IPM - use least toxic methods first saving pesticides as a last resort.
Integrated Pest Management
A member of the pea family this vine covers trees. Has purple flowers and was originally planted as an erosion control.
Kuzu
PPE - Prevents the applicator from harm during the control process
Personal Protection Equipment
True or False: Humans often spread invasive species unknowingly by carrying seeds on the tread of their shoes.
True
The part of the plant that is released and eventually can become another plant. Often eaten by birds and mammals.
Seeds, Fruit, acorn, nut, ect
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
Pollution
A grass often seen on road ways with a large white plum of flowers. Spreads like wildfire.
Miscanthus
This chemicals trade name is Crossbow - fun fact this chemical is one of the ingredients in the chemical agent Orange used during the Vietnam war.
2,4-D
True or False: Humans often unknowingly spread invasive plants through feeding untreated bird seed.
True
The part of a woody plant that remains dormmate over winter and produces new growth in the spring
Bud