Someone who is tending to their garden - Lourdes Balduque/Getty Images It takes a lot of bad behavior for a plant to land on the USDA's invasive species list, but kudzu (Pueraria montana) has earned ...

Invasive plants have detrimental effects on the local ecosystem. They are non-native, spread quickly, and can overtake an area when not kept in check. Many will force out native plants, leading to a ...

Gardeners love sturdy plants that don’t need babied and that grow quickly without extra care. However, some plants grow a little too well. “Invasive plants spread aggressively and cause environmental ...

Erik Irmer has been documenting the spread of invasive plant and animal species that disrupt native ecology across Europe. He focuses on humans’ interactions with these plants and animals. Aliens is p ...

Some slither, some crawl and others grow wild. They can be found in your yard, in the water, and even in the sky. No matter the type, all invasive species can negatively impact native ecosystems.

With invasive plant species growing into an increasingly complicated challenge, the Carroll, Coos and Grafton County ...

The Michigan Invasive Species Program is putting residents on notice for another invasive plant, calling on Michiganders to report sightings of lesser celandine. The non-native plant characterized by ...

Underneath a mask of bright yellow blossoms and heart-shaped leaves, an invasive species is threatening native mid-Michigan flora. During an annual review of Michigan's invasive species watch list, a ...

One of the best things about summer in New England is the sheer greenery - as almost every plant takes on a bright, verdant shade. But for those lucky enough to have some green space on their property ...

Scientists working for government breed biological control agents in lab to take on species choking native wildlife ...