Species:
Lygodium japonicum
Common Name(s):
Japanese climbing fern
Habitats Impacted:
forest/woodland, riparia/aquatic
Regions likely to be Impacted:
SE
Present in Neighboring States?
AR, LA, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
James H. Miller & Ted Bodner, Southern Weed Science Society, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
Smothers native vegetation by blocking sunlight and increases fire risk by allowing fire to spread up trees along its vines. Introduced as an ornamental.
Management information
