Identification and Biology of Non-native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas

Thousands of non-native plants have been introduced into Florida, many of which bring great benefits to us. However, some have established expanding populations within native plant communities, posing threats to natural processes. In this field guide, the authors identify 117 non-native plant species present in natural areas and provide an extensive literature review for each species. Designed to assist natural area managers in recognizing non-native and invasive plant species on lands they oversee, this guide is also valuable for naturalists, horticulturists, landscapers, and gardeners. Complemented by over 300 photographs, the descriptions offer plant identification characteristics, along with details on their ecological significance, distribution, and life history.

The second edition of "Identification and Biology of Nonnative Plants in Florida's Natural Areas" combines information from the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) List of Invasive Species and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Invasive Plants Working Group's Assessment of Nonnative Plants in Florida's Natural Areas. 210 pp.