Terrestrial invasives come in many forms including plants, animals, insects, fungi and diseases. They affect the health of our forests, agricultural lands, parks, and more. DCIST has created the following list of terrestrial plants and animals that threaten Door County’s natural environments and economy. A summary of the “Top 15” Invasive Plants in Door County (with pictures) can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. For steps that you can take to prevent the spread of terrestrial species, visit our What You Can Do and Play, Clean, Go pages.

Alliaria petiolata
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Photo: Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org

Rhamnus cathartica
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Photo: Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org

Lonicera x bella
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Photo: Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org

Lonicera tatarica
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Photo: Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org

Hesperis matronalis
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Photo: Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

Myosotis sylvatica
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Photo: Caleb Slemmons, National Ecological Observatory Network, Bugwood.org

Centaurea maculosa
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Photo: Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org

Berberis thunbergii
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Photo: Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

Euphorbia esula
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Photo: Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org

Euphorbia cyparissias
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Photo: Kari Hagenow, The Nature Conservancy

Dipsacus fullonum & D. laciniatus
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Photo: David Cappaert, Bugwood.org

Elaeagnus umbellata
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Photo: Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org

Elaeagnus angustifolia
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Photo: Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org

Celastrus orbiculatus
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Photo: Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org

Tanacetum vulgare
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Photo: Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org

Pastinaca sativa
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Photo: Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

Cirsium vulgare, Carduus acanthoides
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Photo: Britt Slattery, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bugwood.org

Vincetoxicum nigrum
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Photo: Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

Cynoglossum officinale
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Photo: Mary Ellen (Mel) Harte, Bugwood.org

Coronilla varia
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Photo: Dan Tenaglia, Missouriplants.com, Bugwood.org

Epipactis helleborine
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Photo: Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org

Agrilus planipennis
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Photo: Kari Hagenow, The Nature Conservancy

Lymantria dispar
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Photo: John Ghent, John Ghent, Bugwood.org

Nectria coccinea
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Photo: Joseph OBrien, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

Harmonia axridis
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Photo: Russ Ottens, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org

Ceratocystis fagacearum
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Photo: Joseph OBrien, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org