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Chinese Privet
Ligustrum sinense
33.488, -81.9749
Field Notes
Description:
Chinese privet is a species of privet, native to China, Taiwan and Vietnam. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2–7 m tall, with densely hairy shoots. It has become an invasive species in the southeastern United States.
Habitat:
Invasive plant of the southeast. Likes southern deciduous forests and parks.
Notes:
Very invasive plant in the southeast. Chinese privet was introduced into the United States from China for ornamental planting. Having escaped from cultivation, it is now naturalized throughout the southeastern United States. The greatest threat posed by this species is large-scale ecosystem modification due to its ability to successfully compete with and displace native vegetation. Chinese privet plants mature rapidly and are prolific seed producers. They also reproduce vegetatively by means of root suckers. Once established, Chinese privet is difficult to eradicate because of its reproductive capacity.
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