This is a concise list of the most commonly seen invasive plants in Metro Phoenix. Also included are species with the potential to have considerable populations in the area. The species that are considered to have the greatest current threat are stinknet (Oncosiphon piluliferum), buffelgrass ...more ↓
This is a concise list of the most commonly seen invasive plants in Metro Phoenix. Also included are species with the potential to have considerable populations in the area. The species that are considered to have the greatest current threat are stinknet (Oncosiphon piluliferum), buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) and fountain grass (Pennisetum staceum).
The majority of these plants are on the Arizona State Noxious Weed List.
Invasive plant species are non-native species that are capable of rapid reproduction and displacement of native plants through competition for space and resources. They are most often introduced to the landscape and do not have the natural constraints of where they naturally grow to keep their populations in check. They have a high potential to significantly alter the overall ecosystem of a given area.
This guide was created by the Metro Phoenix EcoFlora. In collaboration with the Desert Botanical Garden and the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA), the Metro Phoenix EcoFlora project will serve to provide insight into bigger biodiversity science questions, increase understanding and appreciation of plant life, and contribute to local conservation efforts in metropolitan Phoenix. You can find and join the project here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/metro-phoenix-ecoflora.
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Invasive Plants of Metro Phoenix
