Invasive Species
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="invasive-species"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
A species that is non-native to an ecosystem and whose introduction causes, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm. Invasive plants like kudzu, Japanese knotweed, and water hyacinth outcompete native flora by lacking natural predators and pathogens.
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