March 31, 2010 at 9:13 pm (Plants to remember to try)
Tags: deciduous, Ground cover, Invasives, Opposite, simple leaf, variegated
A gorgeous, rapidly spreading deciduous ground cover. It completely surrounded my backyard “arbor nook” within one summer 2 years ago, then vanished in the middle of last summer. Perhaps it was the cool, rainy weather, or perhaps, it was yet another victim, albeit delayed, of the killer black walnut tree.
The species is considered an invasive lawn weed, but this cultivar is less so.
July 13, 2009 at 2:48 pm (A Plant-a-Day(ish), Invasives)
Tags: deciduous, Invasives, lobed leaf, multiple fruit, Shrub, simple leaf, Thorny
Identification characteristics:
1. Fast growing invasive shrub with thorny stems and arching habit
2. palmately lobed simple leave
3. edible black compound fruit
July 13, 2009 at 2:20 pm (A Plant-a-Day(ish), Invasives)
Tags: Invasives, Opposite, pinnately compound
Identifying characteristics:
July 13, 2009 at 12:04 pm (A Plant-a-Day(ish), Invasives)
Tags: alternate, broad leaf evergreen, climber, Invasives, lobed leaf
IDentifying characteristics:
July 13, 2009 at 10:06 am (Invasives)
Tags: Invasives
In the broadest sense, invasive species are those which were “artificially” introduced into an ecosystem, either intentionally as “exotic” ornamentals, or inadvertently via passive seed transport through international travel and commerce. The problem results when invasives thrive to the detriment of native species, in some cases completely wiping out the natives. This dominance is frequently the result of certain traits that give the invasive an advantage over natives, freequently:
The negative impact of invasives is far-reaching. Studies show that invasives can reduce
natural diversity, impact endangered or threatened species, reduce wildlife
habitat, create water quality impacts, stress and reduce forest and agricultural
crop production, damage personal property, and cause health problems.*
*Source: New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food
Terrestrial Invasive Plant Species, “Guide to Invasive Upland Plant Species in New Hampshire”
July 13, 2009 at 12:32 am (A Plant-a-Day(ish), Invasives)
Tags: deciduous, Invasives, multi-stemmed, Opposite, serrate, Shrub, simple leaf
Identifying characteristics:
1. Opposite lanceolate, silvery-gray leaves with short petioles
2. Terminal purplish flower panicles, pleasant fragrance
3. Large arching habit
July 12, 2009 at 10:21 pm (A Plant-a-Day(ish), Invasives)
Tags: Acuminate tip, alternate, climber, deciduous, Invasives, pinnately compound
Identifying characteristics:
1. Vines twine clockwise (see photo of shed, twining to right of shed)
2. Petiole flattened at base
3. Alternate pinnately compound leaves w/13 – 19 leaflets, rounded base and acuminate tip
July 12, 2009 at 4:38 pm (A Plant-a-Day(ish), Invasives)
Tags: alternate, deciduous, elliptical, Invasives, serrate, Shrub, simple leaf
Identifying characteristics:
1. Simple alternate leaves with sharply serrate margins
2. Showy terminal pinkish flower clusters
3. Dry brown follicle fruits persist
July 12, 2009 at 11:51 am (A Plant-a-Day(ish), Invasives)
Tags: alternate, deciduous, entire, Invasives, Shrub, simple leaf, Thorny
Identifying characteristics:
1. Single 0.5″ thorn at each node
2. Alternate simple leaves
3. Deciduous shrub with ovate leaves
July 11, 2009 at 3:34 pm (A Plant-a-Day(ish), Invasives)
Tags: alternate, climber, Invasives, pinnately compound
Poison ivy patch
Identifying characteristics:
1. 3 leaflets
2. alternate leaves
3. no thorns
