Invasive species

Plants have been evolving for about 350 million years, much longer than any animal. They have had a long time to adapt, not only to the habitat they have today, but also to the changes that this area has undergone over the centuries. With the appearance of modern humans, and especially after the creation of means of transport such as ships or airplanes, plant nature is being very lucky.

And it is that, we think that we have domesticated them, but the reality is that thanks to our curiosity there are many species that have managed to colonize other places, because they have found some areas where the living conditions may be even better than in origin: having very few - or no - enemies, if the climate is favorable they grow ... and they grow ... invading a territory that does not belong to them, but to the native fauna and flora.

But people tend to take measures when we already have the problem created, and today, although we have CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) that is responsible for preventing the introduction of invasive species with In order to preserve the one in each area, the truth is that the list of plants dangerous for the environment is usually not very visible.

Therefore, it is not surprising that there are many doubts about whether or not a particular plant is potentially harmful to the environment, or if on the contrary there is no problem with having it in the garden. So why to try to end those doubts, In this section we are going to talk about each and every one of the invasive plant species, telling you what damage they can cause, if their possession is prohibited or not, and of course helping you to identify them so that it is easy for you to recognize them.

In this way, you can really enjoy a beautiful garden, patio or terrace. Because from experience I will tell you that when you have plants with such invasive growth, being difficult to eradicate (often this is a job that takes several years), the normal thing is to get frustrated. And that is not to mention that when someone happens to take pieces (cuttings) on the coasts or in the parks of these species, they immediately emit their own roots, and contrary to what it may seem, they do not need more than a few few weeks or months to become a plague.

With everything, We believe it is necessary that you know well the invasive plant species, not only for the sake of your own plants, but also for those that have lived for hundreds or thousands of years in your country. And, every grain of sand, no matter how small, can make the difference between continuing to enjoy beaches or forests full of life, or turning them into 'dead' places, where only a few species live that, in addition to being exotic , are harmful.