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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"'
  Ageratina riparia (mistflower)
Ageratina riparia is unpalatable to livestock and is toxic. It reduces the carrying capacity of pastures and rangeland and restricts...
Helianthus tuberosus Helianthus tuberosus (Jerusalem artichoke)
H. tuberosus is a tall herb that can out-compete invaded natural vegetation and occurs as an agricultural weed. Further spread by deliberate...
Plantago major Plantago major (broad-leaved plantain)
P. major is native to Europe and Asia but is now widely distributed around the world, particularly in temperate, but also tropical parts. It is...
Caesalpinia decapetala Caesalpinia decapetala (Mysore thorn)
C. decapetala is an adaptable, vigorous, scrambling, very prickly shrub, climber or tree with showy yellow flowers. C. decapetala is capable of...
  Crupina vulgaris (bearded creeper)
C. vulgaris is a clear example of an invasive species that 'came in under the radar,' undetected for decades after the initial introductions and...
Vaccinium corymbosum Vaccinium corymbosum (blueberry)
Shrubs 2-3 m high sometimes reaching 5 m, crown-forming, occasionally suckering, rarely reproducing by root sprouts 1-2 m from the parent; 2-5 or...
Arceuthobium americanum Arceuthobium americanum (lodgepole pine dwarf mistletoe)
A. americanum does not spread rapidly and cannot be considered highly invasive. It does, however, constitute a serious threat as a result of its...
Abutilon theophrasti Abutilon theophrasti (velvet leaf)
A. theophrasti continues to expand its distribution in North America, Europe, Korea and Japan, by cultivation as a fibre crop, and by accidental...
Cannabis sativa Cannabis sativa (hemp)
General The seeds (achenes) are round to nearly lens-shaped, with a round base, surface green-brown to grey, marbled or unmarbled,...
Parkinsonia aculeata Parkinsonia aculeata (Mexican palo-verde)
This is one of the most widespread and well-known woody weeds in hot regions, and has become naturalized and shown weedy tendencies in all...
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