‘Monster plants’: an expert guide to alien invasive species and the epic battles they win

Citation

Pattison Z (2024) ‘Monster plants’: an expert guide to alien invasive species and the epic battles they win. The Conversation. 13.08.2024.

Abstract
First paragraph: A lot of people think of plants as pretty to look at, but defenceless and passive as far as organisms go. However, the many alien species – or “monster plants” – around us show we should never underestimate plants and the fascinating battles that go on beneath our feet.

Keywords
Plants; Invasive plants; Japanese knotweed; Educate me; Plant curious

Notes
https://theconversation.com/monster-plants-an-expert-guide-to-alien-invasive-species-and-the-epic-battles-they-win-235037

• Pattison-Conversation-2024