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Derived from the fruit capsules crane like appearance, this species has bright and shiny leaves. Geranium lucidum
shiny geranium
This plant though herbaceous, is willow like -salix in appearance, growth rate, and habitat preference. Lythrum salicaria
purple loose strife
This plant is popular for its ability to overcome- Huper, your poor health- ereike. Hypericum formosum
St johns wort
This plant has torn-like or fringed-lacer leaves. Rubus laciniatus
evergreen blackberry
This plant is named for its old mans - senecio, beard feature. Senecio jacabaea
Tansy ragwort
This plant LOOKS like it would smell nice but that is false. Iris pseudacorus
yellow flag iris
This plants climbing habit was named after the way a helicopters propellors spiral - Helicem. Hedera helix
English Ivy
This plant has needle like- acus, foliage. Ilex aquifolium
English holly
This plant species is named for its ability to invade disturbed sites, or plowed soil- Arvum. Cirsium arvense
Canada thistle
The inflorescence of this plant gives it the appearance of having a white spot - phalaris. Phalaris arundinacea
reed canary
The distinguishable characteristic on this plant is the villus or long, slender hair, attached to pistil. Vicia villosa
Hairy vetch
This small Russian Island named Sakhalin is the origin of this ripian invading species. Fallopia sachalinensis
Giant Knotweed
This tree can not only grow high- altus, but grow the highest - issma, and grows quickly. Ailanthus altissima
tree of heaven
The spikey part of this plant was used for the act of cloth weaving - fullo. Dipsacus fullonum
Teasel
This plant named for its spininess, was originally discovered by Chiron the Centaur. Centaurea stoebe
Spotted knapweed
The strong scent of this plant repels insects or pulex. Mentha pulegium
penny royal
This Bramble - rubus, originated from Armenia and surrounding regions. Rubus armeniacus
Himalayan blackberry
The genus of this plant was named after the Greek God Daphne who turned into this tree. Daphne laureola
Spurge laurel
The genus name for this plant is strength or kratos. Crataegus laevigata
English hawthorn
The stem of this plant is covered in purple spots- maculae. Conium maculatum
Poison hemlock