Wednesday, September 5, 2012

HChen: Introduced Species

Elaeagnus Pungens, 31.202689,121.373452 This plant. silver thorn originates in China and is used there as an ornamental plant. It has been introduced to parts of the United States and is quickly becoming an invasive species here as it is prone to causing ecological damage with its presence. Info sources:http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/node/653 http://www.invasive.org/weeds/asian/elaeagnus.pdf

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