More and more people have been worrying about eradicating the various invasive species found within individual states, and with good reason: invasive species are known to result in the death and, in severe cases, elimination of native species.

If you’re in the Charlotte area, you might want to be on the alert regarding the following known invasive species. If you have them in your area, you might want to contact your local conservation department about getting rid of them and replacing them with native plants.

• Mimosa
• Chinese privet
• Japanese honeysuckle
• Asian spiderwort
• Alligatorweed
• Garlic Mustard