Invasive species can cause major headaches for gardeners and nature lovers.
That’s why the Wisconsin DNR is asking people to be on the lookout for a new invasive plant in Northeast Wisconsin.
The DNR has confirmed pale swallow-wort vines (Vincetoxicum rossicum) in a wooded area near Krakow along the Oconto-Shawano county line. The vine climbs over other plants, competing with them for sunlight and nutrients.
“The leaves of pale swallow-wort occur opposite of each other along the stem and are oblong-to-oval in shape with a pointed tip, smooth edges, are light to dark green in color and can sometimes appear glossy. Slender seedpods, resembling those of milkweed plants, appear from mid to late summer,” shared the DNR in a news release.
If you spot pale swallow-wort, notify the DNR and remove the plant if it can be done safely.
If you believe you have found pale swallow-wort, please report it to Invasive.Species@wisconsin.gov.
