An episode from Invasive Plants of the US: Biology Video Podcast
1/16/2006 | Download File (9.53 MB)
Melaleuca is known as the paperbark tree. It is native to Australia. In Florida the tree is a pest and is taking over the Everglades and surrounding areas.
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4/3/2006 | Download File (15.26 MB) - right click to download
Burdock has crazy velcro like burs ... that stick all over you and your animals. It is a medicinal plant too. But don't start thinking this is a good plant. Its invasive and can take over.
3/25/2006 | Download File (5.72 MB) - right click to download
Yellow Toadflax is also known as butter and eggs. I looked at the this plant in the Rocky Mountains, near Breckonridge, CO.
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Willows in the genus Salix have the tendency to take over floodplanes and wetland areas. There is debate where or not they were introduced but there is no doubt that they can grow very weedy. In areas like the overflow of the Mississippi, like where we are in this episode, its often the only tree growing and thus forms large monocultures.
2/16/2006 | Download File (7.63 MB) - right click to download
Kudzu has been called King of the South. I stop briefly along the side of the road in east Texas to marvel at this VERY problematic invader.
2/9/2006 | Download File (9.53 MB) - right click to download
Eurasian watermilfoil is causing huge problems around the world. Watch me go Underwater with this plant.
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