Species not Established in the U.S.

The following species of concern represent examples of why we must increase our efforts in early detection and rapid response and prevention of new introductions. See Manager's Tool Kit - Early Detection and Rapid Response: Species not Established in the U.S. for general resources and other species information.

• British yellowhead
• Oxygen weed (aquatic species)

This information is provided as an educational tool and is not inclusive of all invasive plant species not yet established in the U.S.

Scientific name: Inula Britannica L.

Common name: British yellowhead, British elecampane, meadow fleabane

Native To: Europe and Asia

Images: Invasive.org and Google

Impact: It has been found several times in U.S. nurseries, usually in hosta plants imported from Europe (the roots of Inula britannica look very similar to hosta roots). So far it has not become established in the wild.

Resources:
Inula britannica L. – An Aggressive Weed Alert (PDF | 979 KB)
Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

Inula Pest Alert
National Plant Board.

Inula
Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project.