Noxious Weeds
"Non-native: Amur honeysuckle”
Labeled as invasive in the United States, and endangered in Japan, this plant was used ornamentally.
“Non-natives: Ground Ivy”
Highly invasive in the United States, this herb was used to make ale, as a ground cover, medicinally, and to make cheese, but is toxic to cattle and horses.
"Non-native: Queen Anne's Lace"
An invasive plant in the United States, native to Europe; slightly toxic, used medicinally for its diuretic properties
"Non-native: Asiatic Dayflower”
Labeled as a noxious weed in the United States, this plant was used medicinally in China, as a blue pigment in Japan, and has been found to be a natural bioaccumulator of heavy-metals in polluted soil.
“Non-native: Lady’s Thumb” also known as “Jesusplant” (Nonnative; Used as a medicine, an insect repellent, and a yellow dye)