Agronomist

Invasive bush honeysuckle identification starts with recognizing the shrubs that dominate forest understories across much of North America. Several non-native Lonicera species, including Amur, Morrow’s, Tatarian, and Bell’s honeysuckle, escaped cultivation and now form dense thickets that crowd out native plants and reduce wildlife habitat. These shrubs share a similar appearance, which makes identification challenging … Read more

Invasive bushes with red berries spread aggressively through bird-dispersed seeds, forming dense thickets that crowd out native plants and degrade wildlife habitat. Many of these species are still sold in nurseries for their ornamental fruit and fall color, which contributes to their continued escape into forests, roadsides, and natural areas across North America. Red berries … Read more

Common weeds found in Rhode Island thrive in the state’s humid continental climate, with cold winters, warm summers, and consistent rainfall that supports rapid growth across lawns, gardens, farm fields, and coastal areas. The state’s varied geography, from Narragansett Bay shorelines to inland forests and agricultural land, creates habitats for dozens of weed species that … Read more

Buckthorn forms dense thickets that crowd out native plants, degrade wildlife habitat, and spread rapidly through bird-dispersed seeds. Two species dominate infestations in North America: common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus). Both are aggressive invaders that displace native understory plants and alter soil chemistry, making them one of the most persistent invasive … Read more