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\"Oriental<\/a>
Oriental Bittersweet,
Celastrus orbiculatus<\/em> Thunb. Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The following are a list of resources to assist in accurate identification of some species (Terrestrial and Aquatic Plants) considered to be invasive in Maine. The list is not comprehensive but experts are available to assist by following the links or via contact numbers listed below.<\/p>\n

For additional information regarding the known distribution of these check our Maps and Other Data Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Many annotated photos to assist identification are available at the links listed below but for additional images check our Photo Gallery<\/a> and the links to images hosted at Invasive.Org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Terrestrial Plants<\/h3>\n<\/caption>\n

Common Name<\/strong><\/th>\nSpecies Name<\/strong><\/th>\nSource<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Asiatic Bittersweet<\/a><\/td>\nCelastrus orbiculata<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Autumn Olive<\/a><\/td>\nElaeagnus <\/em>umbellata<\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Black Swallowwort<\/a><\/td>\nCynanchum louiseae<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Burning Bush<\/a><\/td>\nEuonymus <\/em>alatus<\/td>\nMaine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Common Buckthorn<\/a><\/td>\nFrangula alnus<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Common Reed \/ Phragmites<\/a><\/td>\nPhragmites australis<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Garlic Mustard<\/a><\/td>\nAlliaria petiolata<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giant Hogweed<\/a><\/td>\nHeracleum mantegazzianum<\/em><\/td>\nMaine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glossy Buckthorn<\/a><\/td>\nRhamnus cathartica<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Honeysuckle (shrubby) \/ Tartarian \/ Belle’s \/ Morrow<\/a><\/td>\nLonicera<\/em> species<\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japanese Barberry<\/a><\/td>\nBerberis thunbergii<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japanese Honeysuckle<\/a><\/td>\nLonicera japonica<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japanese Knotweed \/ Mexican Bamboo<\/a><\/td>\nFallopia japonica<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japanese Stilt Grass \/ Chinese Packing Grass<\/a><\/td>\nMicrostegium vimineum<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lesser Celandine<\/a><\/td>\nRanunculus ficaria<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mile-a-Minute Weed \/ Devils’ Tail \/ Tearthumb<\/a><\/td>\nPolygonum perfoliatum<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Multiflora\/Rambler Rose<\/a><\/td>\nRosa multiflora<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Porcelainberry<\/a><\/td>\nAmpelopsis brevipedunculata<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purple Loosestrife<\/a><\/td>\nLythrum salicaria<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Russian Olive<\/a><\/td>\nElaeagnus angustifolia<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Aquatic Plants<\/h3>\n<\/caption>\n

Common Name<\/strong><\/th>\nSpecies Name<\/strong><\/th>\nSource<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Brazilian Waterweed<\/a><\/td>\nEgeria densa<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Curly-leaf Pondweed<\/a><\/td>\nPotamogeton crispus<\/em><\/td>\nMaine DEP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Didymo<\/a><\/td>\nDidymosphenia geminata<\/em><\/td>\nMaine DEP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eurasian Milfoil<\/a><\/td>\nMyriophyllum <\/em>spicatum<\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
European Frogbit<\/a><\/td>\nHydrocharis morsus-ranae<\/em><\/td>\nMaine DEP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
European Naiad<\/a><\/td>\nNajas minor<\/em><\/td>\nMaine DEP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fanwort, Cabomba<\/a><\/td>\nCabomba caroliniana<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydrilla<\/a><\/td>\nHydrilla verticillata<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parrot feather<\/a><\/td>\nMyriophyllum aquaticum<\/em><\/td>\nMaine DEP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Variable-Leaf Milfoil<\/a><\/td>\nMyriophyllum heterophyllum<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Chesnut<\/a><\/td>\nTrapa natans<\/em><\/td>\nUMaine Extension \/ Maine NAP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yellow Floating Heart<\/a><\/td>\nNymphoides peltata<\/em><\/td>\nMaine DEP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Maine’s Lake Stewards of Maine has an excellent reference: Maine’s Interactive Field Guide to Aquatic Invaders<\/a>. To report a sighting please call 207.783.7733 and visit their website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Other<\/h3>\n<\/caption>\n

Common Name<\/strong><\/th>\nSpecies Name<\/strong><\/th>\nSource<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Sudden Oak Death<\/a><\/td>\nPhytophthora ramorum<\/em><\/td>\nMaine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Not sure what you have? Visit UMaine Cooperative Extension’s\u00a0Home and Garden IPM pest ID page<\/a> or the Insect and Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also see Insects, Marine and Fish Identification Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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