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Researching invasive species

Detailed coverage of invasive species threatening livelihoods and the environment worldwide

The ISC is a constantly developing encyclopaedic resource containing:
Datasheets on over 1500 invasive species and animal diseases
Basic datasheets on further species, countries, habitats and pathways
Bibliographic database of over 75,000 records (updated weekly)
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Search results for '"Kingdom\: Plantae"'
Canna indica Canna indica (canna lilly)
C. indica is native to South and Central America including the Caribbean, but has been introduced pan-tropically, more recently as an...
Annona glabra Annona glabra (pond apple)
A. glabra was introduced from its native tropical America and West Africa as a potential crop and rootstock for commercial Annona...
  Asparagus densiflorus (asparagus fern)
A. densiflorus can form dense spiny mats up to 2 m high in light and sandy soils, and may quickly invade disturbed sites in open sun or...
Asparagus asparagoides Asparagus asparagoides (bridal creeper)
The South African native plant A. asparagoides is a dense, scrambling vine capable of invading a range of habitats in warm temperate...
  Nymphoides peltata (yellow floating-heart)
N. peltata is an aquatic, bottom-rooted perennial plant with floating leaves, which can grow in dense mats and reproduce prolifically...
  Gunnera tinctoria
G. tinctoria, a large leaved plant from Chile growing up to 2 m in height, became a very popular ornamental species in gardens and parks...
  Heracleum sosnowskyi (Sosnowskyi's hogweed)
H. sosnowskyi is a monocarpic biennial or perennial plant that grows up to 3 m tall. Leaves are divided into segments and can reach up to...
  Noaea mucronata (thorny saltwort)
N. mucronata is an invasive species of arid and semi-arid rangelands within its native range, notably in parts of North Africa (Egypt...
Cortaderia selloana Cortaderia selloana (pampas grass)
C. selloana (pampas grass) is an erect perennial, tussock grass, up to 2-4 m tall and 1-2 m wide. It has large (1-3 m), glaucous-green...
  Crassula helmsii (Australian swamp stonecrop)
C. helmsii is an aquatic plant that can take on various growth forms depending on prevailing conditions, and is able to act as a...
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