Exotic Species
Click below for more information on these problem species of Illinois.
Visit the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission vegetation management guidelines web site for information on recognition and control of these problem species.
Garlic Mustard(Alliaria petiolata)
Teasel (Dipsacus sylvestris)
Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora)
Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea)
Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata)
Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica)
Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)
Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis)
Black Locust (Robinia pseudo-acacia)
Phragmites (Phragmites communis)
Burning Bush (Euonymus atropurpureus)
Common Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica)
Crown Vetch (Securigera varia)
Fescue (Festuca pratensis)
Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)