Forget kudzu — these common plants will devour your garden. This mint is yummy in drinks, but it will take over your garden for good. Later, they curse themselves and the invasive plant that has taken over the yard and is only stopped by the whack of a sharp shovel.

Invasive species of concern in this region include cogongrass (Imperata cylindrical), Japanese climbing fern (Lygodium japonicum), Japanese stilt grass (Microstegium vimineum), Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus), princesstree ( …

The Committee identified needs and existing tools for responding to invasive species problems within the state. As part of this process, groups on the committee identified 83 invasive or potentially invasive plant species, 111 animal species and 30 disease-causing organisms.

Category 1 – Exotic plant that is a serious problem in Georgia natural areas by extensively invading native plant communities and displacing native species….List Description.

The 15 Worst Invasive Plants in America

• Kudzu. 1/16. Commonly seen vining throughout the southeastern United States, the perennial kudzu originally hails from Asia.
• English Ivy. 2/16.
• Wisteria. 3/16.
• Barberry. 4/16.
• Butterfly Bush. 5/16.
• Purple Loosestrife. 6/16.
• Norway Maple. 7/16.
• Japanese Honeysuckle. 8/16.

Lots of young trees are growing there, but most of the area is covered in Cattails. There were only a few last year, but now they are so thick, other plants are being crowded out. Cattails are a common aquatic plant with long slender grass-like leaves which can grow up to 10 feet tall.

Golden bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea): In Georgia, this invasive species can reach 40 feet tall and spread through rhizomes across your yard. Bamboo, however, makes a great screen, and if you’re doing the Asian garden thing, it’s really a must-have. The best way to grow bamboo is in a concrete bunker — no kidding.

Invasive Species of Concern in Georgia

1. Cane Toad (Bufo marinus) The toxins in the cane toad’s skin often kill animals that try to eat it (except for those animals who seem to deliberately get high by licking the toads), and it puts rabbits to shame with its reproductive capabilities; each female lays thousands of eggs each year.

The European green crab is not known to occur in Alaska, yet it is an invasive species in the Pacific Northwest, as far north as British Columbia. It is a small, aggressive marine shore crab found in rocky intertidal and estuarine areas.

Despite its reputation as an invasive plant, carefully controlled Wisteria can be a wonderful addition to the garden. Although it prefers full sun and well drained soil, it’s hardy and can flourish in less than ideal conditions.

Kudzu, a Japanese vine species invasive in the southeast United States , growing in Atlanta, Georgia.

There are three different category of invasive species. The three are category are invasive animal species, invasive fungus species, and last invasive plant species. You can classify invasive plant by seeing if it is from the region or area.Well, an invasive plant has the ability to thrive…

Mammals are important for the balance of the ecosystems in which they exist. However, they can also be very destructive causing damage to not only plants but also the birds, humans, and other mammals. Some of the 14 worst invasive mammal species include goats, rats, mice, red deer, and cats among others as summarized below.

Notable examples of invasive plant species include the kudzu vine, Andean pampas grass, and yellow starthistle. Animal examples include the New Zealand mud snail, feral pigs, European rabbits , grey squirrels, domestic cats, carp and ferrets.