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Parrot Feather Watermilfoil
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Parrot feather is an aquatic perennial species named for its bright green, feather-like appearance.
Oriental Bittersweet
Celastrus orbiculatus
Oriental, or asiatic, bittersweet is a perennial, deciduous vine that can grow up to 60 ft. Its stems have dark brown, striated bark. The alternate leaves are elliptic to ovate, and spiral evenly around the stem. Axillary flowers bloom in May to early June yielding bright, reddish-orange fruit in the fall. Oriental bittersweet can be confused with american bittersweet, a native species, which has terminal inflorescence and orange capsules
Norway Maple
Acer platanoides
Norway maples produce large numbers of seeds which can be widely dispersed due to their winged samaras.
Multi-flora Rose
Rosa multiflora
Multi-flora rose is extremely prolific, producing large amounts of seeds which are dispersed by birds. These seeds can remain viable for 20 years
Mile-A-Minute
Persicaria perfoliata
Mile-a-minute is an herbaceous, annual, trailing vine that can reach lengths of 6 m or more. Its stems are covered with barbs, which are also present on the underside of its leaf blades.
Lesser Celandine
Ficaria verna
Lesser celandine is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial that has the ability to form extensive mats across the ground. It can be identified by its dark and shiny green, kidney-shaped leaves.
Leafy Spurge
Euphorbia esula
Leafy Spurge is a perennial plant that grows up to 4 feet tall. Its leaves are blue grey, simple and oppositely arranged. Greenish-yellow flowers are present from May to June. The roots have pink buds.