Think you found an early Detection plant species?

Invasive plants have a major impact on Vermont's natural ecosystems. Of greatest concern are species not yet found in Vermont, or species that are present in low numbers but exhibit invasive behavior. The sooner we find new infestations, the better our chances of slowing their spread to other areas, and of eradicating it where it has been detected.

1. Check the List of Early Detection Plants below for early detection species and confirm the species identification that you think you have found.
2. Submit a photo.

Submit a Photo of an Early Detection Plant

List of Early Detection Plants

Black Swallowwort

Butterbur Sweet-coltsfoot

Cypress Spurge

European Alder

Giant Hogweed

Japanese Hop

Japanese Stiltgrass

Japanese Sweet-coltsfoot

Mile-a-minute Vine

Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress

Pale Swallowwort

Porcelainberry

Purple Loosestrife

Reed Manna Grass

Spotted Knapweed

Tree-of-Heaven

Wall-Lettuce

Yellow Flag Iris

If the invasive plant you wish to report is in the Gallery of Invaders, but NOT listed above:

  Go to www.inaturalist.org, "Mapping for Healthy Forests Vermont" & add your observation!