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New Plant Conservation
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Conservation Science
Invasive Plants

What is an Invasive Plant?

Invasive Plants in the Chicago Region

Chicago Botanic Garden Invasive Plants Policy

What can you do?

Plant Science — Conservation

Checklist: Invasive Plants in the Chicago Region

Polygonum perfoliatum

(Mile-a-Minute weed)

 

Photos of Polygonum perfoliatum.

  

 

For a one-on-one consultation, visit the Plant Information Service at the Gateway Visitor Center or call the Plant Information Hotline at (847) 835-0972.