Invasive Plants in Wildwood Park
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In Wildwood Park the most invasive plant is Japanese Barberry, followed by Morrow's Honeysuckle. It is important to know the frequency of invasive species so they can be better controlled throughout the park as well as understanding the affects that they can have on other species. For example, Garlic Mustard (pictured on right) is allelopathic meaning "it releases chemicals that hinder the growth of other plant species." This causes native plants to be choked out by this invasive species. Source: http://nyis.info/invasive_species/garlic-mustard/ |
Interior vs Exterior:The percent coverage of invasive species between interior (in forest) and exterior (forest-edge) plot sites within Wildwood Park.
Exterior sites have a higher frequency of invasive species due to human disturbances that could further their spread. Source: BIOL 476 Fall 2020 |
Species Richness:Invasive species were found in higher numbers at mixed mesophytic (moist) and riparian (wet) sites; outcompeting other native species at those sites. Invasive species grow more quickly than native species. This graph helps to understand which invasive species are most prevalent in Wildwood Park. |