The forests and prairies of Illinois have a new line of defense against harmful non-native plants. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources recently added nine more invasive plants to the list of species that are illegal to buy, sell, distribute or plant in Illinois, including tree of heaven, garlic mustard and Callery pear.
New invasive species regulated
Sericea lespedeza is a fast-spreading invasive plant that produces many seeds and releases compounds into the soil that harm other plants.
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