What’s the Weed?  English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) What’s it like?  English holly is a large evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to 10 m (30 ft) or more.  The thick, tough […]

Introduced species:  Paterson’s curse (Echium plantagineum) Characteristics:  Paterson’s curse–also known variously as purple viper’s-bugloss, Salvation Jane, blueweed, Lady Campbell weed, and Riverina bluebell–is an erect winter annual (germinating in autumn

Introduced species:  Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) Characteristics:  Kudzu is one of the best-known examples of invasive plants in the United States. It is a fast-growing vine in the pea family, with

Introduced species:  False brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) Characteristics:  Speaking generally, grasses are among the more difficult types of plant to identify; this one has enough unique features that a sharp eye

Introduced species:  Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Characteristics Purple loosestrife is an herbaceous perennial, native to Europe, Asia, and northwest Africa, typically growing 1-1.5 m (3-5 feet) tall.  The plant is