RICHMOND, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Thirteen more species that pose a threat to the state’s ecosystems have been added to the Virginia Invasive Plant Species List. A state release says the additions include Italian arum (Arum italicum), nandina (Nandina domesticum) and orange-eye butterfly-bush (Buddleja davidii). Invasive plants are non-native species that cause harm or have the potential to cause harm to natural resources, economic activity or humans. Some have been introduced intentionally into a region where they did not evolve; others, accidentally.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation now names 103 species that threaten Virginia’s forests, marshes, wetlands and waterways. The list, which has no regulatory authority, is for educational purposes and is updated regularly. Click here to see the full list.