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Ask the Ecologist:
by Belle Bergner
Q: How do I know if I have nonnative, invasive plants in my yard?
A: Here are five of the most
common plants you are likely to
find in your yard. According to
the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources, the list of invasive plants
in Wisconsin has grown to nearly 150
different species! If you think you
have a different invasive plant not
pictured here or want more pictures of
the ones below, check out the WDNR
online photo gallery of invasive plants
at: http://dnr.wi.gov/invasives/photos/
index.asp?SF=Common

Chicory, Blue Sailor | Buckthorn| Bull Thistle

Garlic Mustard First Year

Garlic Mustard Second Year | Creeping Charlie
Riverwest Currents online edition - September, 2006 |