The round leaf bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) is a climbing woody vine that may look harmless — even attractive — but it’s one of the most
The New Zealand mudsnail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) is a small but destructive aquatic invader threatening North America’s freshwater ecosystems. Native to New Zealand, these snails were
California is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, featuring a diverse array of ecosystems, from towering redwoods and coastal wetlands to deserts and high mountain forests.
The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as the gypsy moth, is one of the most damaging invasive forest pests in North America. Native to
At first glance, the Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) may look like just another leafy tree along a roadside or urban lot. Its fast growth and hardy
