List of invasive plant species in Maryland
Numerous non-native plants have been introduced to Maryland in the United States and many of them have become invasive species. The following is a list of some non-native invasive plant species established in Maryland.
Terrestrial plants
Aquatic plants
| Scientific Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Alternanthera philoxeroides | Alligator weed |
| Didymosphenia geminata | Didymo, Rock Snot |
| Egeria densa | Brazilian Waterweed |
| Eichhornia crassipes | Water Hyacinth |
| Hydrilla verticillata | Hydrilla |
| Iris pseudacorus | Yellow iris |
| Myriophyllum aquaticum | Parrot Feather |
| Myriophyllum spicatum | Eurasian Water-Milfoil |
| Potamogeton crispus | Curly Leaved Pondweed |
| Prymnesium parvum | Golden Algae |
| Salvinia molesta | Giant Salvinia |
| Trapa natans | Water Chestnut |
See also
References
- ^ "Bad Plants Planted by Good People" (PDF). Wildlife and Heritage Service. Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ "Invasive Plant List". Home and Garden Information Center. University of Maryland Extension. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ "Maryland Biodiversity Project". Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ "Invasive Species of Concern in Maryland:Terrestrial Plants". Maryland Invasive Species Council. Archived from the original on July 18, 2003. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
External links
- Invasive Plants in Maryland. University of Maryland Extension, Home and Garden Information Center.
- Maryland: Commonly Planted Invasive Plants. Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service.
- marylandbiodiversity.com Maryland Biodiversity Project.
- mdinvasivesp.org Maryland Invasive Species Council.
- invasivespecies.gov United States Government.













































































