Plant Identification

Target Terrestrial Invasive Plants

Select the links below to learn identification tips,
view plant photos, and download plant fact sheets.

Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum)

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)

Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)

Common reed grass (Phragmites australis)

**Remember - A number of native plants may resemble the non-native, invasive plants.**
Attention to leaves, flowers, and other plant structures will help distinguish among similar plants.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES
IN THE ADIRONDACK PARK AND NEW YORK STATE.