Invasive Plants Found in the Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit

Invasives Plant List in the Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit

These are just some of the invasive plants threatening our local sagebrush, riparian, and wetlands eco-systems.

	giant reed (Arundo donax)* Arundo which spread during floods is clogging rivers and streams as it is a fast growing invasive. This is not a bamboo. See full color brochure on this invader. *Target of Invasive Removal Grant.
	pampas grass (Cortaderia sp.), Pampas Grass increases the state's susceptibility to summer wildfires. Besides its invasive character, the stems are sharp and can cut your fingers. See full color brochure on this invader. Target of Invasive Removal Grant
	castor bean (Ricinus communis). Myoporum laetum, This non native is poisonous. See full color brochure on this poisonous invasive.
	fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum) This grown along rivers and in between concrete.
	tree tobacco (Solanum mexicanum) or ( Nicotiana glauca Grah )
	salt cedar (Tamarix sp.), Salt Cedar drinks up water and prevents survival of native vegetation during dry periods.
	periwinkle,Vinca major,
	fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Fennel crowds out sage scrub and grasslands habitats.
	perennial pepperweed, or white top (Lepidium latifolium ),
	Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) ,
	yellow starthistle, (Centaurea solstitialis),
	cape ivy (Senecio mikanioides),
	sea fig (Carpobrotus edulis)
	Washingtonia fillifera and other palms
	eucalyptus species
	artichoke thistle (Cynara cardunculus) Artichoke Thistle makes rangeland unsuitable for grazing animals.

Other Invader Plants:

Other invasive plants that pose are a nuisance and problematic for home gardeners. Here are just a few of of the invasive plants that have plagued homeowners and made them regret the day they planted these invaders.

See Alien Weed Invaders for a complete description of over 50 invasive plants.

For more information on invasives and invasive removal:

Go to main Invasive for a more detailed look at the invasive problem in the Carlsbad Hydrodlogic Unit (CHU).
See an expanded invasives plant list causing problems in the CHU.
Print the brochures on the most problematic invasives in our watersheds.
Read the Union-Tribune article on the Invasive Removal Project.
Learn about the full removal and scientific scope of the Invasive Removal Grant.