Invasive Archives

Houttuynia cordata (hoo-TY-nee-uh kor-DAY-tuh) is one of those herbaceous perennials that gets less attention than it deserves.  The plant is native throughout the Orient, from China and Northeastern India to

Celastrus orbiculatus [see-LAS-trus, or-bee-kul-AY-tus] is a perennial climbing and deciduous woody vine belonging to the Celastraceae family, also known as the staff-tree family. The plant is native to China, Korea,

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata [am-pel-OP-sis, brev-ee-ped-un-kew-LAY-tuh] comes from Asia and often gets confused for a grape species. It’s also commonly known by the following names: Creeper Porcelain berry Amur pepper vine Wild