Non-Native Plant Info
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Information for species that are not native to Virginia, including whether they are on the VA Department of Conservation and Recreation's Virginia Invasive Plant Species List and, if so, the level of invasiveness (High, Medium, Low) the species exhibits.
Native alternatives are suggested when possible. Note: This is not intended to be a complete list of non-native species in Virginia.| Scientific Name Sort descending | Common Name(s) | Plant Form | Considered Invasive? | Threat Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer palmatum | Japanese maple | Shrubs & Small Trees | No | Not Applicable |
| Acer platanoides | Norway maple | Medium Trees | Yes | Medium |
| Agrostis capillaris | Colonial bentgrass | Grasses, Sedges & Rushes | Yes | Medium |
| Ailanthus altissima | Tree-of-heaven | Large Trees, Medium Trees | Yes | High |
| Akebia quinata | Five-leaved akebia | Vines | Yes | Medium |
| Albizia julibrissin | Mimosa | Medium Trees, Shrubs & Small Trees | Yes | Medium |
| Alliaria petiolata | Garlic mustard | Herbs | Yes | High |
| Alternanthera philoxeroides | Alligator-weed | Herbs | Yes | High |
| Ampelopsis glandulosa | Porcelain-berry | Vines | Yes | High |
| Arthraxon hispidus var. hispidus | Joint-head grass | Grasses, Sedges & Rushes | Yes | Medium |
| Arum italicum | Italian arum | Herbs | Yes | High |
| Berberis thunbergii | Barberry | Shrubs & Small Trees | Yes | Medium |
| Buddleia davidii | Butterfly bush | Shrubs & Small Trees | Yes | Low |
| Celastrus orbiculatus | Oriental bittersweet | Vines | No | High |
| Cenchrus alopecuroides | Fountain grass | Grasses, Sedges & Rushes | Yes | Medium |
| Centaurea stoebe ssp. micranthos | Spotted knapweed | Herbs | Yes | High |
| Cirsium arvense | Canada thistle | Herbs | Yes | High |
| Cirsium vulgare | Bull thistle | Herbs | Yes | Medium |
| Citrus trifoliata | Trifoliate orange | Shrubs & Small Trees | Yes | High |
| Clematis terniflora | Sweet autumn clematis | Shrubs & Small Trees | Yes | Medium |
| Commelina communis | Common dayflower | Herbs | Yes | Low |
| Cornus kousa | Kousa dogwood | Medium Trees, Shrubs & Small Trees | No | Not Applicable |
| Dioscorea polystachya | Chinese yam | Shrubs & Small Trees | Yes | High |
| Dipsacus fullonum | Wild teasel | Herbs | Yes | Medium |
| Egeria densa | Brazilian waterweed | Herbs | Yes | Medium |