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

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

References

  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.