Practical information to identify and manage non-native, invasive plants
The Quiet Invasion:A Guide to Invasive Plants of the Galveston Bay Area
Select an option below to view all of the species that are on that particular list:
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These species of plants cannot be imported, sold, or intentionally distributed by individuals without a permit from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) or the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). |
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While these species have no legal designation as prohibited by the State of Texas, their potential to cause ecological or economic damage is a concern to local scientists and resource managers. |
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These species are classified by the TDA as having “serious potential to cause economic or ecological harm to the state”. They are restricted in Texas. |
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These species are legally classified by the TPWD as “exotic, harmful, or potentially harmful”. No person may “import, possess, sell, or place them” into waters of this state. |