Links

Choose one of the categories above for a list of plant-related websites. Selected websites are all non-commercial, without advertisements, and free-access sites. The links provided have all been checked as of March 1, 2018; however, websites are occasionally moved or deleted without notice by the authors or sponsoring agency. If you do encounter a link that no longer works or a website that has changed location, please report the problematic link to the NOPD so that we can update the link.

Weeds & Invasive Species

Aquatic and Wetland Plants and Invasive Plants - Photo Gallery

The University of Florida's Centre for Aquatic and Invasive Species presents this website of aquatic and invasive species in Florida. Many of the webpages include excellent images and line drawings of Florida’s aquatic and invasive plant flora, some of which may be found in our area. Select from the link to species lists of emergent, submergent, or free-floating aquatic plants.

Botanical Bullies

A nicely illustrated 2-page PDF file on invasive garden species from the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board, intended to remind gardeners not to dispose of unwanted garden plants in a manner that will allow them to invade our natural habitats.

Connecticut’s Invasive Aquatic and Wetland Plants

This PDF file provide well organized and attractive information sheets to 22 invasive species. A key to the species is provided, as well as information on how to differentiate between similar species, and what to do if you encounter one of these species in Connecticut lakes. I recommend you download a PDF copy of this very useful publication.

Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules of the U.S.

A useful website by Julia Schur, APHIS (USDA), with descriptive pages and images of seeds of species classified as noxious weeds in the U.S. Select the Fact Sheets link to access the list of noxious weed species.

Identifying Invasive Plants of Middle Tennessee

A webpage on a few species considered to be invasive in middle Tennessee, and some of which also occur in northern Ontario. This webpage is part of the Bioimages website, hosted by Vanderbilt Univ.

Invasive and Exotic Plants in the U.S.

A good source for information and images of invasive & exotic species in the United States. A joint project of The University of Georgia's Bugwood Network, the USDA Forest Service, and the USDA APHIS PPQ. This website now includes links to the , Federal Noxious Weeds, and State Noxious Weeds webpages.

Invasive Aquatic and Wetland Plants of Manitoba

A website on Invasive species in Manitoba, but also relevant to Ontario. Check out the links to the list of invasive terrestrial and aquatic plant species.

Invasive Plant Fact Sheets - Alberta Invasive Plants Council

A collection of excellent webpages (in PDF format) that provide information on identification, prevention, and control of many of Canada's invasive species.

Invasive Species in Canada

A website from the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that provides information on regulations regarding alien species, as well as webpages on plant pests and other invasive species in Canada.

Invasive Species Council of British Columbia

A British Columbian website that presents webpages on many invasive species found in B.C. and other provinces of Canada.

Invasive Plants of Canada

The Canadian Botanical Conservation Network (CBCN) has compiled this website on invasive species in Canada. Educational information and newsletters are among the links included in this website. Lists of invasive herbs, trees, and shrubs, with brief descriptions, can be accessed from this webpage.

Invasive Plants of Northeastern Wisconsin

Another great collection of webpages from Gary Fewless, Cofrin Center for Biodiversity at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Text includes descriptions and information on the history of the introduction of these species into Wisconsin. Digital image feature habitats and diagnostic traits.

National Invasive Species Information Centre - Plants

An informative website from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that features profiles on many plant species that are, or have the potential to become, invasive in Canada.

Ohio Perennial and Biennial Weed Guide

A useful website with basic descriptions and images of many common weeds found in eastern North America, often including images of the seedling stage to help facilitate weeding. Developed by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Centre, Ohio State University, Wooster, OH.

Ontario’s Invading Species Awareness Program

A well-organized site by OMNR and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, which presents information on invasive aquatic and terrestrial plants, fish, forest pests, invertebrates, and pathogens in Ontario. Information is provided to help identify each species and what the reader can do to help prevent the spread of these species.

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