What are Invasive Plant Species, Anyway?
Why do we need a definition? Because we nationally need to “pull together” and one accepted definition will allow us to do that smoothly. Let’s begin by calling them weeds. Everyone has a definition for a weed similar to a plant out of place. With this definition we call a dandelion in your front yard, a weed. Beyond this simplistic definition most States have defined noxious weed lists.