Invasive Vines

Honeysuckle

Japanese honeysuckle is an invasive species in Florida: Description A fast-growing vine with fragrant white flowers, ovate leaves, and small green fruits that turn black and soft when older Impact Can quickly overtake a landscape,

Sweet Autumn

sweet autumn clematis (Clematis terniflora) is an invasive species in Florida: Invasive status: The UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas lists sweet autumn clematis as a high invasion risk. In north and central Florida,

Asian Wisteria

Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) and Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda) are both invasive species in Florida: Chinese wisteria: This vine is native to China and is considered a category 2 invasive plant in Florida. It can grow quickly,

Cats Claw

cat’s-claw vine (Dolichandra unguis-cati) is an invasive species in Florida: Classification The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) lists cat’s-claw vine as a Category I invasive species, which means it’s expanding and displacing native plants.

Climbing Fern

Both the Japanese climbing fern and the Old World climbing fern are invasive species in Florida: Japanese climbing fern This fern is native to Eastern Asia and was likely introduced to Florida in 1932 as an ornamental

Skunk Vine

skunk vine (Paederia foetida) is an invasive species in Florida: Origin Native to Asia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced skunk vine to Florida in the late 19th century as a potential fiber crop. Impact

Air Potato

the air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) is an invasive species in Florida: Origin Native to Asia, tropical Africa, and northern Australia, the air potato was introduced to Florida in the early 1900s. Impact Air potato is

Kudzu

Kudzu is an invasive species in Florida: What it is Kudzu (Pueraria montana) is a fast-growing, invasive vine that’s native to Asia. It was introduced to the United States in 1876 as an ornamental plant. How