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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