This blog post provides supplemental notes for my talk “How to Identify some Michigan Invasive Plants.” It contains links to my blog posts and a few helpful identification links.
General Information
A Field Identification Guide to Invasive Plants in Michigan’s Natural Communities by Kim Borland, Suzan Campbell, Rebecca Schillo & Phyllis Higman.
This is a practical guide with information on identifying and controlling invasive species
Species Accounts
Oriental Bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus)
This is a Fact Sheet from the Great Lakes Science Center with a great visual key distinguishing the native American Bittersweet from the invasive Oriental Bittersweet.
Glossy Buckthorn (Frangula alnus)
A Michigan Nature Guy Blog post
Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica)
A Michigan Nature Guy Blog post
Flowering-rush (Butomus umbellatus)
A Michigan Nature Guy Blog post
Reed Grass (Phragmites australis subsp. australis)
A Phragmites Field Guide from the Plant Conservation Alliance.
Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
A Michigan Nature Guy Blog post
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)
A Michigan Nature Guy Blog post
Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japanica)
A Michigan Nature Guy Blog post
Black Swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum)
A Michigan Nature Guy Blog post
Dog-strangling Vine (Vincetoxicum rossicum)
A Michigan Nature Guy Blog post
There is considerable work to do in Michigan to stop the spread of these species. Conservation groups are seeking volunteers to work on invasive species control. These volunteers need to recognize the species they are attacking. I hope this talk (and blog) promotes the recognition of these invasive plants.
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